Αποτελέσματα Αναζήτησης
23 Ιουλ 2020 · Fasting has been a part of the Catholic Church since the time of the Apostles, who instituted fasting shortly after our Redeemer’s Ascension into Heaven. Fasting in the Apostolic Age constituted two primary fasting periods: the weekly devotional fasts and the Lenten Fast.
The Catholic Church has hallowed the practice of fasting, encourages it, and mandates it at certain times. St. Thomas Aquinas explains the threefold purpose of fasting, and St. Basil the Great also affirmed its importance
29 Μαΐ 2020 · St. Basil the Great saw that the primordial mandate to fast from food and drink is a means toward spiritual growth and greater self-control.
The Catholic Church historically observes the disciplines of fasting and abstinence (from meat) at various times each year. For Catholics, fasting is the reduction of one's intake of food, while abstinence refers to refraining from something that is good, and not inherently sinful, such as meat.
6 Ιαν 2015 · Fasting is an ascetical practice recommended in Scripture and the writings of the Church Fathers; it is sometimes prescribed by a precept of the Church, especially during the liturgical season of Lent.
Let us begin with some history of fasting before looking at some of the related concerns that need to be addressed and then concluding with some practical reflections.
Christian Traditions. Christians have reawakened to the possibilities of fasting in recent decades. The Eastern Orthodox tradition offers a long-term witness to fasting, grounding the practice theologically in their doctrine of theosis, as explained below.
