when you remember the reason for the fast or discipline or other prayer or pentitential practice, you will remember the practice. You begin with calling to mind Christ, his life, suffering, death and resurrection for our sakes, and unite whatever penance you have chosen to that remembrance. without the remembrance the practice has no value in any case.
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