Lenten Practices
in the Spirit of St. Francis
1. Focus on people's good points.
Tell all with whom you come into contact the good things you see in them.
2. Compliment more than you criticize.
Develop a positive approach toward life.
3. Cooperate with others instead of competing with them.
Build a climate of trust and support in all your relationships.
4. Use gentle, loving, respectful language dealing with others.
They won't hear your words if you're too busy dodging your sharp tongue.
5. Take a genuine interest in the work and activities of others.
Make a point to ask about new projects.
6. Listen patiently, with your heart, when others are talking.
It's Christ like to put aside one's own interests for the love of another.
7. Learn how to refuse with a smile.
If you have to say "no" to something, do it respectfully.
8. Deal with your personal insecurities in some other ways,
but don't put others down to make yourself look better.
Put the devil of jealousy far behind you.
9. Be loyal.
Never allow yourself to tear down the kingdom of God by destructive,
behind-the-back criticism of others.
10. Be generous by volunteering-especially for the jobs
for which there is no great reward.
Do extra little things that are nobody's job.
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