by Fr. Andrei Efanov Of course, abstinence is fine and good – but only if done for some purpose. Therefore, it is worth thinking not only about what one needs to give up, but more generally about what one should pay more attention to when fasting. 1. Prayer. Without any doubt, there is nothing mor … [Read more...]
The Fast: Ten Harmful Things
by Fr. Andrei Efanov What is important for us to bear in mind during the fast? The fast, by definition, is a time of abstinence. Therefore, let us strive to abstain from everything that is unprofitable for our souls: 1. Television. It seems to me that television is first on the list of un … [Read more...]
Concerning Fasting
by St. Ignatuis Brianchaninov The head or chief of the virtues is prayer; their foundation is fasting. Fasting is constant moderation in food with prudent discernment in its use. Proud man! You think so much and so highly of your mind, while all the time it is in complete and constant … [Read more...]
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