Eighth Week in Ordinary Time

After a man asked how to gain eternal life, the Lord said to sell all that he had, give to the poor, and catch up with Him. Peter pointed out to Jesus that the Disciples had already given up everything to follow Him, and the Lord promised that they would receive a hundred times more, plus persecution and eternal life. In any event, they shouldn’t grandstand when fasting, praying, or doing good deeds. Through the yoke of Lenten practices, what do we expect to harness?