Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Grounded in Faith, Formed in Community
“Being a caregiver is easy,” said no one, ever. Whether you work for a health care agency, a hospital, or care for a loved one at home, being a caregiver is incredibly draining work. You are expected to give all you can to help someone get through another day. The hours are long, the work…
Yesterday we answered the question “Why do Christians fast?” Today we’ll take a closer look at how Christians fast. Eating Less Though there was no single method St. John Cassian prescribed, he did offer “a single goal: avoid overeating and the filling of our bellies.”[1] While going long periods of time without food is a…
Updated 02/28/17 In the Ash Wednesday Gospel reading, Jesus says “when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that your fasting may be seen not by others but by your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you” (Matt 6:17-18). Notice that Jesus…