“If you feasted at Thanksgiving, consider fasting this week with those Christians who still observe this ancient tradition.” – Nicholas Anthony Shelton
“Let us respond generously to the invitation to remain in this divine cycle, moving from one season to the other and receiving the grace and wisdom the liturgical and natural seasons offer in every season of life.” – Sarah Damm
“The difference between a soul that is truly on fire and growing in genuine holiness, as opposed to a soul who is just coasting along, is the quality of solitary prayer that is present in their life.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock
“Nature never stands still. To St. Leo and the ancient mindset, the changing of seasons was a form of divine instruction.” – Nicholas Anthony Shelton
“Fall, and then rise. Sweat, and then pray. Be like Jesus, who gave Himself totally and completely to the Father, even unto death.” – Chase Crouse
A Reflection from “40 Days, 40 Ways to Pray” by Jonah Soucy Why We Fast The reason that followers of Jesus fast has several layers.
“The mortification is never an end in itself, but a means by which we become better followers of Christ.” -Fr. John Bartunek
“Discernment is a marvelous gift from God. Like many of his gifts, it needs to be cultivated and nurtured through consistent effort.” – Fr. Derek Sakowski
Lent is a time of fasting. It is a time to prepare for the celebration of the Paschal Mystery, the summit of the liturgical year.
“Every disciple of Jesus is thereby called to spiritual direction in some way, shape, or form in order for them to become who God made them to be.” – Fr. Matthew MacDonald