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To be sure, our life is supposed to be happy one.

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We need to be more aware of this particular aspect of our life. We need to live a life of penance for the simple reason that in spite of our best intentions and efforts, we will always be harassed by our own weaknesses, mistakes and sins, both big and small.

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There's, of course, as aspect of gloom to Lent.

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These are important and indispensable needs in our life.

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