Fasting, A Positive Approach

Mark Neilsen

Fasting has much more to do with self-fulfillment than self-denial. This pamphlet offers basic insights into fasting and answers to common questions-

including:

~ What's the difference between a religious and a nonreligious fast?

~ What are the spiritual benefits of fasting?

~ How and why have Church regulations changed over the years?

All Catholics are still called to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday-many are choosing to fast more often. Why? Read and find out!