By Father Thomas Rosica, CSB

TORONTO, FEB. 17, 2010 (Zenit.org).- An ancient proverb says: "Good habits result from resisting temptation." On Ash Wednesday we heard three fundamental orientations for this season in the rich Scripture readings: almsgiving, prayer and fasting.

Lent is a season of solidarity, of sharing, of openness to our neighbor, especially toward the most needy. Lent is also the favorable time for personal and community prayer, nourished by the Word of God as proclaimed each day in the liturgy. This year at the beginning of Lent, we are invited to focus our attention on Luke's account of the temptations of Jesus in the wilderness. How can we develop some good habits this Lent as we strive to overcome our temptations?