The Popes and the Lenten fast: A soul training excercise
Mar 3, 2023 · Pope Francis explains that the answer comes from Scripture, where we read: “Bow down your head like a rush,” that is, “humble yourself,” and think about your sins. This, Pope …
Do you want to fast this Lent? This is what Pope Francis says:
Feb 17, 2021 · So, if we’re going to fast from anything this Lent, Pope Francis suggests that even more than sweets or alcohol, we fast from indifference towards others. In his annual Lenten …
Do You Want To Fast This Lent? (In the Words of Pope Francis…)
Feb 21, 2023 · (In the Words of Pope Francis…) Fast from hurting words and say kind words. Fast from sadness and be filled with gratitude. Fast from anger and be filled with patience. …
Fact Check: Did Pope Francis Change Catholic Church Law on Fasting …
Feb 19, 2024 · The facts: At the beginning of Lent 2024, a message again went viral on social media saying that the Pope proposed replacing the traditional fast established by the Church …
Lenten Fasting Suggestions from Pope Francis
If you are looking for suggestions for a fast this Lent, why not consider some of these suggestions inspired by Pope Francis...
Pope Francis warns against 'fake fasting' during Lent
Feb 16, 2018 · When fasting, Pope Francis said, a true Christian must be consistent, not putting himself on show, never despising others or engaging in quarrels or disagreements. Warning …
Pope Francis’ 10 tips for Lent - Aleteia
Feb 22, 2023 · To fight these temptations, Pope Francis proposes “the soothing remedy of prayer, almsgiving and fasting,” which helps “take up the Lenten journey with enthusiasm.”
Pope Francis focuses on the three theological virtues in his Lenten message for 2021, inviting the faithful to “renew our faith, draw from the living waters of hope, and receive with open hearts …
Pope on Ash Wednesday: Lenten fasting a 'wake-up call for the …
Mar 6, 2019 · Fasting from food or other things during Lent is a chance for Catholics to reorient their material attachments, Pope Francis said on Ash Wednesday, as he urged people to slow …
Pope Francis Lenten Message 2024: ‘Lent is a Season of …
Feb 1, 2024 · Pope Francis has centered his Lenten message for 2024 on the Book of Exodus, choosing “Through the Desert God Leads Us to Freedom” as its main theme to encourage the …