# Almsgiving, prayer, and St. Basil on the goodness of fasting (originally released 2/28/2025)

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Podcast: [Saint In Progress](https://stenobird.com/podcast/saint-in-progress-7078297)
Published: 2026-02-22T18:36:43+00:00
Episode link: https://catholictreehouse.substack.com/p/almsgiving-prayer-and-st-basil-on
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## Resource

* Almsgiving: where to give, and where to avoid * Prayer: lifetime devotions often start during Lent * Fasting: St. Basil the Great returns to give us encouragement for the benefits of a good fast Resources The Lepanto Institute charity reports Find out why Fr. John Riccardo says, “Please read this and give it to every married man you know!” Get your copy of Honor Thy Wife today! Get full access to Catholic Treehouse at catholictreehouse.substack.com/subscribe

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