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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- Saying “yes” to the Lord means having the courage to embrace life with love as it comes, with all its fragility and… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 16 hours ago
- The example of Saint John the Baptist invites us to be a Church that is always at the service of the Word of God; a… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 1 day ago
- Blessing is not about saying nice words or trite phrases; it is about speaking goodness, speaking with love. The Eu… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 2 days ago
- The Eucharist prepares us for a place in eternity, because it is the Bread of Heaven. #CorpusDomini 2 days ago
- The Beatitudes are not for supermen, but for those who confront the challenges and trials of every day. 3 days ago
Saint of the Day- St. William of Vercelli June 25, 2019
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