Lent is a Time for Fasting
We always think of the word fasting in connection with Lent. Lent has always meant denying ourselves the unnecessary pleasures of life, of denying the things we can do without. We fast to remind ourselves that we have to be in control of ourselves and that no 'thing' should ever dominate our lives.
Fasting is also a way of praying and praising the Lord. Our fast becomes a way of saying that the Lord is more important than anything else for us. We love Him more than anything else and we therefore fast to honour Him.
Fasting is also medicinal because it restores good health to parts of our spirit and body that are troubled or sick. The gossiper tries to be quiet, the glutton practices moderation and the lazy become more motivated.
Fasting brings us closer to the poor and suffering because in a small way we experience what the majority of our brothers and sisters are always living with: the pangs of hunger, pain and deprivation. However, we must be sure that the fast we choose should result in making us more loving and more like Jesus.
For those of you who access Face Book there are lots of inspirational hymns, vedeos and writings specially done, collected for Lent. The reason is simple and humble; to preach Jesus, to make Him reigin in the world and in the hearts of our people.The Link is given below the address. Have a fruitful season of lent.
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Fr. Tom Mangattuthazhe
PRAISE GOD
BLESSED BE THE ONE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD
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We always think of the word fasting in connection with Lent. Lent has always meant denying ourselves the unnecessary pleasures of life, of denying the things we can do without. We fast to remind ourselves that we have to be in control of ourselves and that no 'thing' should ever dominate our lives.
Fasting is also a way of praying and praising the Lord. Our fast becomes a way of saying that the Lord is more important than anything else for us. We love Him more than anything else and we therefore fast to honour Him.
Fasting is also medicinal because it restores good health to parts of our spirit and body that are troubled or sick. The gossiper tries to be quiet, the glutton practices moderation and the lazy become more motivated.
Fasting brings us closer to the poor and suffering because in a small way we experience what the majority of our brothers and sisters are always living with: the pangs of hunger, pain and deprivation. However, we must be sure that the fast we choose should result in making us more loving and more like Jesus.
For those of you who access Face Book there are lots of inspirational hymns, vedeos and writings specially done, collected for Lent. The reason is simple and humble; to preach Jesus, to make Him reigin in the world and in the hearts of our people.The Link is given below the address. Have a fruitful season of lent.
--
Fr. Tom Mangattuthazhe
PRAISE GOD
BLESSED BE THE ONE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD
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