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But I Get Hangry
(and other excuses)Let's not sugarcoat; we hate fasting! We have a million excuses why we don't do it such as crankiness, headache, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, and the list goes on. While it can be difficult to fast, the benefits far outweigh the temporary side effects.
Matthew Kelly describes the benefits of fasting in his book Rediscover Catholicism like this: "Fasting is a sharp reminder that there are more important things in life than food. Authentic Christian fasting helps to release us from our attachments to the things of this world...[which] often prevent us from becoming the-best version-of-ourselves." -
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We all want to be the best version of ourselves.
But in order to make that happen, we have to break free from those habits that weigh us down.
Below are a few things to consider fasting from this Lent.
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"They say absence makes the heart grow fonder. I guess you could say that abstinence makes the body (and soul) grow holier… if we embrace it and allow it."Read More -
We usually notice when other people are being arrogant or behave as though they are better than us. But we're typically quick to look past our own overbearing pride.Read More -
"...what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul?" Matthew 16:26Read More -
It seems obvious that we should not be lazy, but let's be honest; we are all guilty of wasting time or not doing the best job we can possibly do.Read More -
Can't fast from these things altogether? We get it. But why not replace 30 minutes of screen time with 30 minutes of prayer time.Read More -
UGH! This must be one of the most difficult things to fast from. Complaining, gossip, foul language. They all seem to come so much easier than gracious speech.Read More
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