On Fasting
"Fasting is the advocate of repentance. Adam and Eve disobeyed God; they refused to fast from the forbidden fruit. They became slaves of their own desires. But now through fasting, through obedience to the rules of the Church regarding the use of spiritual and material goods, we may return to the life in Paradise, a life of communion with God. Thus, fasting is a means of salvation, this salvation being a life we live in accordance with the Divine will, in communion with God."
This is amazing. I can taste joy when I read this. What beautiful stories the Church can tell! And how practical this option lies before me! Should I not take this up in accord with the Church? What good awaits me?
"Fasting is the advocate of repentance. Adam and Eve disobeyed God; they refused to fast from the forbidden fruit. They became slaves of their own desires. But now through fasting, through obedience to the rules of the Church regarding the use of spiritual and material goods, we may return to the life in Paradise, a life of communion with God. Thus, fasting is a means of salvation, this salvation being a life we live in accordance with the Divine will, in communion with God."
This is amazing. I can taste joy when I read this. What beautiful stories the Church can tell! And how practical this option lies before me! Should I not take this up in accord with the Church? What good awaits me?
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