14. Fasting as a Catholic Mom: Why Fasting is Necessary (PLUS Lent Fasting Rules)

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Fasting is important. As Jesus states, some prayer requires fasting. Yet, it's not a regular practice of most Catholic women. In this episode I share what the requirements of the Church are today, as well as why, and how, we can fast as Catholic mothers.
Precepts of the Catholic Church
1. To go to Mass and refrain from servile work on Sundays and holy days
2. To go to Confession at least once a year (traditionally done during Lent)
3. To receive the Eucharist at least once a year, during the Easter Season (known as the “Easter duty”)
4. To observe the days of fasting and abstinence
5. To help to provide for the needs of the Church according to one’s abilities and station in life
6. To obey the marriage laws of the Church
History of Fasting: https://youtu.be/8_b2ULa26lo
Virtue of Fasting (Fr Ripperger): https://youtu.be/ySosOgOog7Q
Matt 17:20: “But this kind is not cast out but by prayer and fasting.”
Mark 9:28: “And he said to them: This kind can go out by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.”
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(Season Winter 2022, originally aired 3.2.2022)

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