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How do Christians Fast?

Posted on February 10, 2016January 29, 2021 by ptsblog

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…

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Why do Christians fast?

Why do Christians fast?

Posted on February 9, 2016January 22, 2021 by ptsblog

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…

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Would Thomas Merton Delete His Facebook Account?

Posted on February 18, 2015March 9, 2021 by ptsblog

  Updated 02/28/17 On the first day of Lent, I expect when I open my Facebook news feed that several of my friends will post this type of status update: “Hey y’all! I’ve decided to give up Facebook for Lent. I need to spend some quality time with my buddy JC. If you need to get…

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