Lent Is Here

For Catholics, Ash Wednesday symbolizes the start of lenten season.  15 years, I have been a devoted practicing Catholic but because of their stance on homosexuality, I slowly detached myself.

I no longer believe in religion but I tell you this, my faith is strong.

Today, my facebook feed is raining about lent season and the sacrifices they need to do.  Is there a need to post this decisions (but again, it's not my page so I better shut my thoughts) but seriously?

Matthew 6:1-4 says

“Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. “Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you."

I don't believe doing sacrifices but I believe that we must do good all year long. 

I believe in compassion and forgiveness.