Lent is to remind us of the value of repentance

First, fasting can be a good act, as God is pleased when we repent for our sinful habits and humble ourselves by fasting before Him. The Gospel of St. Mathew 6:16-18 says, “when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face that your fasting may not be seen by others so that no one will know you are fasting, except your Father who sees all that is done in secret and your Father who sees all that is done in secret will reward you.”