Day 334: The Meaning of Fasting (2023)

Fr. Mike expands on the passage we read in Proverbs, and emphasizes how important it is to surround ourselves with people who are striving towards holiness. He also reflects on the book of Isaiah, and how these last couple of stories show that God's justice is always aligned with ...  Show more

Fr. Mike points out that the prophecy from Isaiah 61 is fulfilled by Jesus (as described in Luke 4). In Ezekiel, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the importance of the Sabbath as the sign of the covenant with God. The readings are Isaiah 61-62, Ezekiel 20, and Proverbs 13:13-16. F ...  Show more

In this week's episode, we will discuss what fasting is, what is isn't, how to fast, how not to fast, why we fast and more. Scripture discussed: Matthew 9:14-15, Judges 20:26-28, 1 Samuel 7:6, Luke 2:36-37 and Matthew 6:18-19.follow me on instagram! ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://instagram.com/brax ...  Show more

When it comes to spiritual disciplines, most of us prioritize a select few—reading the Scriptures, praying, and being a part of a community. One practice that often gets overlooked is fasting. In this Conversations episode, we demystify fasting—breaking down popular misconception ...  Show more

Original Information Sanctity of Life Sunday Scripture: Ezra 8:21–23 Topics: Fasting Date: JANUARY 22, 1995 View on Desiring God 

Why should we fast? John Mark outlines the history of fasting in the Christian tradition, and argues that we don't fast to bio-hack our way to holiness, but rather to expose our weakness where God meets us. Key Scripture Passage: Matthew 6v16-18 This podcast and its episodes ...  Show more