Christian fasting began as a voluntary practice, as a support for prayer, as penance for sin, as a way to save something for the poor and to prepare for Easter. We are strongly encouraged to make each Friday special by undergoing some form of fasting during Lent.
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- Today the Church asks us to contemplate the glorious Cross of Our Lord. Though He was God, Christ humbled Himself b… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 3 days ago
- If they want to grow in His friendship, Jesus’ disciples, must not complain and look inward. They must act and comm… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 4 days ago
Saint of the Day- St. Robert Bellarmine September 17, 2019
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