Fasting – praying – repenting and turning to God. Forty days before Yom Kippur, the Day of Forgiveness, we are reminded that we need forgiveness for transgressing any commandment of Holy Scripture; for our sins, i.e., for disobeying any authority and for unjust actions. There are many types of fasting. Daniel's Fast, Ezekiel's Fast, 40 days without... But what does Ezekiel's Fast mean? You can find explanations and a recipe here.

"Do not be scared" means not to be afraid and is a frequently recurring message in the Bible, especially in connection with the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus the Messiah. The phrase expresses a call to show courage and confidence in the future rather than being guided by fear or suffering, and motivates us to take new paths and live in accordance with God's will. Remember: "God is with me; I will not be afraid." (Psalm 118:6; Isaiah 41:10)

You've found the key to eternal life, but are you now ready to open the door of your heart to Jesus? Jesus says: I stand at the door and knock, but so many people still refuse to open the door of their hearts. I cannot and do not want to enter the door; I want to be invited in. Blessed are those who let Jesus in and entrust their lives to him. He alone is the way, the truth, and eternal life. He alone leads us to the Father. Blessed are those who open the door to Jesus.