Here's Why We Need to Fast More Intensely | St. Michael's Abbey

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[@st.michaelsabbey]

Fr. Norbert & Fr. Ambrose sat down to talk about fasting in Lent and its importance. You can find videos and reflections like this inside our free Lenten program "Ad Cenam Agni" here - theabbotscircle.com/ad-cenam-agni

[@bilonggrisimmeri]

May I ask for a video on how to prepare for a foot pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela or to Rome? Can I ask Our Lady to guide and comfort my steps? What would you recommend?

[@Starrider1212]

How much we have no idea about in our Faith yet refreshing to hear Jesus speak through these priests to teach us how we can unite ourselves to Him! Beautiful!

[@tony1685]

i wonder why this church emphasizes sacrifices, such as _'fasting'_ when it doesn't practice obedience to Jesus (John 14:15) ? do you all not believe the Words written in Scripture?

[@Starrider1212]

@@tony1685 in light of truth Sacrifices are good! They atone for our sins and those of our family and the world. Yes there is schism in the Church but FOLLOW GOD'S WORD and JESUS teachings. Remain steadfast in loyalty to the True Magesterium which is Jesus Christ. Our good priests are being persecuted and for me I am standing with my priests. They are the MOST TEMPTED BY SATAN! Rally in prayer with the Rosary in your hand...help OUR LADY CRUSH THE SERPENTS HEAD! All love and prayers for you and your family. ❤️

[@tony1685]

@@Starrider1212 hi Ma'am - you wrote: _'in light of truth Sacrifices are good.'_ - He desires obedience, more than sacrifice. you wrote: _'They atone for our sins.....'_ - *Nonsense* - His sacrifice *Alone* does that - we either accept it and repent or we don't. you wrote: _'Yes there is schism in the Church but FOLLOW GOD'S WORD and JESUS teachings.'_ - Ma'am - God's Word proves that catholicism is NOT His church - do you not believe 1 Tim 3:15 and/or John 14:15 ??? finally in one of your last sentences you wrote: _'....OUR LADY CRUSH THE SERPENTS HEAD!'_ - the Christian Bible shows that *JESUS CHRIST* is He who does such - you're putting a sinner in the place of Deity - Mary was a sinner and is now dead - please quit with the worship of a fellow sinner, Ma'am. it's antichrist. ps - you never once replied appropriately to my post. try reading my posts and actually addressing them. thanks in advance, Ma'am.

[@AgentClaytonWebb]

This is actual Catholicism! This is the kind of thing I want to see and be taught. Why are we not highlighting beautiful things like this anymore? God Bless you, Fathers… I think I have a lot more work I need to start doing! Thank you!

[@jupiterinaries6150]

The Eastern Catholic rite still does a strict fast: no dairy, no meat, no oils, no nuts.

[@UnionSince452]

@@jupiterinaries6150 Maronite Catholic here, doing exactly this. Its tough but its easy when you remember why we do it

[@krdiaz8026]

Just because Catholics are only required to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, DOES NOT mean we can only fast during those days. People can choose to do more, but this is something many do not understand. The Catholic Church understands that life is different for every individual, and so every Catholic individual must decide how to fast. For example, I used to do a very strict fast, but I kept getting sick and could not do all of my responsibilities, so I decided, after praying about it, i.e. asking God for advice, that fasting was not good for me. I now only fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Also, it used to be that children over 7 years had to fast, but we now know more about the connection between food and children's development, so it might not be prudent to make them fast even if only for a month. Now the rule is all those over 14 must fast, but a 14 year old is already quite developed and can do a month long fast without hindering his physical development too much. I suspect they had originally chosen the age of 7 since it is the age of reason, but a 7 year old's body is still not robust enough. You might argue that 7 year olds of the past all fasted and survived. Yes, but we can point out that 7 year olds today are bigger and stronger than the 7 year olds of the past, and have a higher chance of living a longer and healthier life. This has a lot to do with the amount of food that they are able to eat. But you might point out, as Father has said, that God will give us the grace to be able to fast. Well, if He gives you the grace to be able to fast, then accept it and fast. But this grace is not given to everyone. I wanted to continue fasting, but I couldn't. So, the new rules are still actual Catholicism, except most people, even those who are able to fast, only choose to do the minimum, which is unfortunate.

[@jupiterinaries6150]

@@krdiaz8026 you’re talking about watered down Western Rite Catholicism. The East still has it right and tight.

[@sirjoel2340]

Syro-Malabar rite has 50 days of fasting… 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@Katholícă]

Our family always fasted and abstained all 40 days, no breaks. It was one meal per day of grains, beans, nuts, seeds, vegetables : no animal products any kind. What happened? This what everyone did! How did fasting become so minimal and weak??? Pray for fasting and abstinence to return ❤️☺️🙏🏻

[@ata5855]

vatican II happened

[@djurius]

If you're eating 1 meal a day while fasting, you're not fasting

[@weiderqwertoff2182]

​@@djurius lol? Fasting is this. Not die with hunger.

[@ata5855]

@@djurius one moderate meal a day for 40 days is fasting. All Abrahamic religions observe this practice. Sure, a person can go without food for longer, but this is still considered fasting.

[@Katholícă]

@@djurius Yes it is, there many modes to fasting, one very small meal per day is what the decibels did. God Bless

[@johnydevassia]

Thank you Rev. Frs. Norbert and Ambrose for your divine and inspiring talk on the importance of observing fasting and abstinence of meats. We can prepare for the grand feast of Our Lord by observing fasting and praying during the Lenten period

[@calebstober195]

Of course the content of this video is excellent, but I also want to praise whoever filmed and produced this--it is a standout video and I am glad to see Christians taking this medium seriously. Also, if you are considering fasting completely from food for multiple days, know that there is usually a "hump" to get over in the first few days, where your body feels worse before it adjusts to no food intake. You may notice huge energy dips initially. I discovered that this is often due to low salt levels--mixing salt with water and just drinking that has worked far better than something like coffee for me in those moments and is addressing the actual need more directly. Sharing because I myself learned from others and have really benefitted from it.

[@OurLadysTheology]

Fasting is probably the most underated of Prayer,Fasting, and Almsgiving. I honestly think that we should fast every at least every Friday. This world is so poisoned by the sins of the flesh. We need to pray, and give alms but most of all fast. We can’t have more beige Catholicism anymore. We Roman Catholics need to become more spiritually tough! Thank you, St Michael’s Abbey for solid traditional Catholic/Christian teaching.

[@petrusdj8416]

I needed to hear this. I will fast every day until Easter. Thank you, thank you. Pray for me and I will pray for you all. 🙏🏽

[@tonianoelnoel2227]

Praise be to Jesus. I am doing the same. May God continue to strengthen us.

[@tony1685]

-'easter'- ishtar isn't Biblical, Ma'am. it's a pagan fest which Christians do well to avoid.

[@bigchungus5065]

@@tony1685 that p*gan thing has no link whatsoever to Easter

[@tony1685]

@@bigchungus5065 and Jesus Christ has no link whatsoever to 'easter' - it's pagan and catholic (same thing)

[@bigchungus5065]

@@tony1685 You mean to say celebrating the rise of our Lord Jesus Christ is not related to our Lord Jesus Christ? You do realize the whole egg thing is due to old Lent restrictions being alleviated and whatnot and not whatever stupid egyptian thing people come up with, right?

[@elenag2965]

Our Lady calls us to fast with bread and water, every Wednesday and Friday, for world peace.

[@brizzatriana3616]

Yes, there is also a 40 day fast called the Ruah Fast which is a fast to bread and water for 40 days! It is a Catholic Fast and you receive so many graces from the Lord through this fast

[@bullit4170]

@@kevinkane9446I’ll do you one better. It comes from the teachings of the ones who wrote the Bible

[@elenag2965]

@@kevinkane9446 Many seers have mentioned that, Mary asks us to fast and how we should fast. I especially remember hearing about it in the apparitions in Medjugorje. In the below link is a short video of what Virgin Mary says about fasting. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXXHiaaplLSKqrc

[@elenag2965]

@@kevinkane9446 You chose to believe that what is written in the Bible, is the word of God. Why do you believe that? Because the Catholic Church said so and you believe it. Yet, the Catholic Church also says, that the Marian apparitions, like Fatima, Lourdes etc., are legitimate and are God sent. Do you also believe them? If not, why do you believe what the Catholic Church says, on one, but not the other? I believe, because the Catholic Church is the pillar of truth and has the God given authority, that no other church has. You refuse to believe it now, but, I promise you, you will come to know the fullness of the truth sooner that you think.

[@elenag2965]

@@kevinkane9446 Did you hear or see God saying it? No, you did not! Pope St. Damasus the First, in the year 382 introduced the Bible and said to the world, that it was the Word of God. The world believed it, because all Christian’s were Catholic. When Luther left the Church, he made changes to it, something that is prohibited, yet, that’s the Bible you use; an incomplete Bible.

[@skbkelly9779]

I am an Anglican but learn so much from my catholic brothers ( and sisters)

[@angelaura9713]

5 day fast brought God to me when I needed him the most 🙏

[@samuelspade889]

I fast everyday one meal a day. During Lent I sometimes eat nothing for a week. I try to make daily mass. I am old and sinned greatly in my younger years. A byproduct to Fasting, it actually improves your health.

[@MJ-qb5ph]

The byproduct is actually a pretty amazing one!

[@SteelyGabler3387]

He who has been forgiven much loves much

[@dieselrotor]

I am so glad I was directed to this. I did not know I could eat one meal a day. I get such headaches when I do not eat but I can now try this. I want so bad to give up something for Jesus but I am weak in body and mind, selfish. Thank You. Pray for Me if You would.

[@Followerof_Christ]

Trust me, you can survive with one meal per day. I'm currently doing it and I'm coming from South Asia where we usually have heavy meals three times a day! I usually go for a good breakfast and refrain from lunch and dinner. But I drink a lot of water so that I don't get any headaches. So go on and try it! God bless 🙏🏼

[@cathleentownsend4378]

I try to fast (OMAD) every day. Some days I wimp out at the end--it's hard to sleep with a groaning tummy. But three eggs are only 210 calories, and it's enough to let you sleep. And most days, one meal is enough. May God bless and help you, dieselrotor. : )

[@laraluna9365]

I would experiment on a Friday and make sure your meal has enough salt. Throughout the rest of the day make sure you have electrolytes like coconut water or a liquid watermelon drink. Once you can do every Friday without any issues, add another day. Maybe for the first lent just do Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Try your best and go from there.

[@ThePineappleChronicles]

What's wrong with having a headache? Embrace the pain, through the glory of Christ, he suffered a lot more for you.

[@stephaniehatfield5831]

Excellent! Thank you for feeding your lambs, we are so hungry for the Word & tradition!🙏🏻🐾

[@margaretmary1139]

Fr. Norbert looks a lot like Bishop Sheen! Thank you for this amazing talk. PAX

[@capecodder04]

I thought the same thing I first thought it was maybe a holograph.

[@sharon2764]

It’s the first thing I thought when watching.

[@user-nb2sn6id4r]

You are right!

[@shawndj1369]

Had a full dry fast together with no cigarettes today..It felt really good and my focus during prayer was perfect.Although ill have to admit,I got angry on several occasions probably due to the low blood sugar or nicotine cravings..Blessed Good Friday everyone

[@codynunez5246]

Yes please continue to upload more to this channel! The Canons Regular of St Michael’s Abbey and St John Cantius here in Chicago have shown me, a Catholic starved of beautiful liturgy for the vast majority of my Catholic upbringing, the True the Good and the Beautiful that the faith offers at its best! Ave Christus Rex!

[@jgdaillet79]

Amen . This priest is really an example of holiness and bearing the christian cross of self - denial and joyful serving of The Lord . May God bless him and his abbey .

[@TinaICXCNIKA]

Just yesterday I spoke with my Priest (Byzantine) for help in adjustments to my Lenten Fast and He was a great help. Then later last night He texted me with a link to this video writing, "This is a good exhortation"... He was right! Thank you #StMichaelsAbbey Father's and may you all be Blessed for it.

[@davidobrien5623]

'A great fast in preparation for a great feast' - that is spectacularly put. I never thought of it like that!

[@eileenwilkerson7273]

Thank you Fathers. Praying for grace and duty to present moment with Jesus. 🙏

[@leslierusso4869]

Thank you fathers... it's sooooo difficult to fast ! 😢...I always eat one meal a day, just a coffee for breakfast, one meal for lunch, and a yogurt at night or coffee...but, chocolate, or something sweet is my problem.... with age is more difficult each day...so I trying to pray this Lent 4 Rosaries a day...three in church and before the Santísimo...I am almost 66 and pray for me that our Lord give me the grace to fast...at least Wednesdays and Fridays....Viva Cristo Rey 🇵🇪

[@gerrimiller3491]

So many miracles manifest in mind, body & soul when we fast. We must Carry our Cross and sacrifice like Jesus does for us

[@andrewsheehan9228]

I fast on brown bread from monday to sat and sunday i have dinner im doing this becausel so many people i pray would convert including my children and friends im begging at this stage also switched off tv.

[@DymphnaLongo]

Wow ! This information on fasting was beautiful ❤️!

[@PC-mz5su]

Thank youFather for this talk at lent!

[@R_L_1369]

I am an Eastern Christian, and I was blessed to celebrate the Resurrection at the Abbey a few days ago. This Abbey truly practices the Catholic faith as it is meant to be, not the simplified, watered-down Catholic Christianity that has become mainstream. May Catholics return to these praxes. I pray for the reunification of Apostolic Christianity. Brothers and Sister in Christ, CHRIST IS RISEN!!! GLORY TO HIS HOLY AWAKENING ON THE THIRD DAY!!!

[@pmak3128]

God bless you Norbertine Fathers! Very inspiring

[@mosesking2923]

This video was excellently produced with great cinematography and theological content! Please keep making more videos like this, the world needs more edifying content!

[@DrJoeyBean]

I'm literally stuffing my face with popcorn while I watch this during lent. I feel like an abject failure.

[@mayasammane1878]

It’s never too late to start anew, even now! Do not allow despair to overcome your heart. I feel this struggle as well, having spent the first weeks of Lent without fasting as I should. The Orthodox Christian tradition has a hymn that is sung at the Easter vigil service (it is incredibly encouraging to hear after taking account all of our human failures at the end of Lent)- it comes from St. John Chrysostom’s Paschal Homily, and is read just as we begin the celebration of the Resurrection: “ If anyone has labored from the first hour, let him today receive his just reward. If anyone has come at the third hour, with thanksgiving let him keep the feast. If anyone has arrived at the sixth hour, let him have no misgivings; for he shall suffer no loss. If anyone has delayed until the ninth hour, let him draw near without hesitation. If anyone has arrived even at the eleventh hour, let him not fear on account of his delay. For the Master is gracious and receives the last, even as the first; he gives rest to him that comes at the eleventh hour, just as to him who has labored from the first. He has mercy upon the last and cares for the first; to the one he gives, and to the other he is gracious. He both honors the work and praises the intention.” so do not lose hope, begin now and run to the Lord, He will accept you with open arms as the Prodigal Son is eagerly received into the arms of his loving father!

[@jaggedplanet]

Begin

[@rosemars9296]

Woahhhhh… Subscribed. Thank you Fathers, we really need this. Our Lady of Victory, help of Christians and model of saints, pray for us!

[@TheLatinMass]

This was a positive message and I hope more Catholics learn that fasting IS still a practice, and that we can benefit in many ways if we take a dedicated and meaningful approach to embrace what we get from this practice.

[@nicoleyoshihara4011]

I definitely want to learn how to fast better as a Catholic, I need to do better. Thank you for this!🙏❤

[@pauletteh272]

Thank you father we need to be taught God's truth 🙏 God's peace and blessings to all of you 🙏

[@AveMaria1917]

Dear Jesus, Your Saint Michael priests are my favorite ones. Please bless them.

[@jeannetteleinyuy9696]

"He doesn't call US to do anything that He Will not give US the grace" Thanks alot Fr.

[@zita-lein]

Really nice. Thank you!

[@NB-yt1bc]

I'm watching this in Ramadan 2023. It's great to see our Christian brothers and sister are encouraged to fast for god

[@nhannguyen9837]

Thank you very much father for sharing the deep meaning of fasting.

[@zachbenedicic7582]

I’m an evangelical and I find myself admiring the Catholic and Orthodox churches more as time passes. If taken seriously, the church installs discipline instead of relying on “feeling” which too many evangelicals do.

[@SteelyGabler3387]

Me too. Especially reading the mystics, wow!

[@oriasol2040]

40 days of fasting. Can you imagine that? That was a wonderful explanation Fathers. Thank you😊

[@perrytornado]

Do everything more intensely that is charitable, loving, altruistic and you will grow in the grace of God/

[@hopefulforhumanity5625]

Fasting does have something to do with dieting. Fasting also has something to do with spirituality. When a person feels terrible fasting, it is because he is struggling with trying to grab and use energy. He is dependent on carbohydrates for energy. It takes time to adjust. I recommend beginning your fasting adventure by dropping 1 of your meals in the day. Don't snack. Just wait until the next meal. Do that for a while before trying anything else.

[@gjj655]

This is good advice, also to nourish yourself on scriptural reading and devotions

[@AudenLassoChaveztigre]

We should be joyful in our fast needs to be less about punishment but rather about preparing ourselves for the Resurrection. Even if there's a sense of sadness, we can know Easter is coming so be at peace where you are at. I've lost the ideas of "Rules", "Forcing" and "Punishment" in my fasting but rather I'm finding more inner joy in my awareness of my weakness and my need for Christ.

[@dahutful]

I have started fasting on Wednesdays and Fridays, as defined in the Didache. It has amazed me how readily ones takes to it, and in fact, how I look forward to it. And these are total fasts - only water. this is very different for me, one who has always considered fasting as something done to 'diet.' Maybe the most significant change is that it has made me want to pray more and to be ever deeper in prayer. I have heard that the desert fathers used to say that fasting gives wings to our prayers, or something like that. That is starting to settle in my heart....

[@jackieo8693]

I try to fast but I get so sick and tired. I pray for the strength to do better! I don't think babies were deprived of milk. They would perish.

[@mya5980]

I appreciate this video ❣️ I remember all the purple ✝️🛐 covered statues inside church and empty dry Holy water founts. I took it quite seriously. Fasting from meat was all I knew for decades. Praying the Stations of the Cross, and making sacrifices, but the Rosary we prayed all year round every afternoon, mother would call us inside at 3:00 P.M from playing outdoors and we aIl knelt down by the couch with our Rosaries as my mom left us in prayer before dinner. My grandmother who died before I was born taught my mother who was the youngest of 12 older siblings to pray the daily Rosary. I learned from the Convent teachers who were all nuns, at a very young age what practicing Penance meant even as a Kindergartener. As a child growing up in a Parochial School with my older brothers, I was the first girl who enjoyed fasting from all candy and sweets with my siblings, then feasting on Easter Sunday on Chocolate Easter eggs and a big dinner with my cousins, Looking our best in our new Easter outfits. We truly did rejoice on Easter Sunday knowing the Jesus wasn't suffering anymore but had risen up to Heaven to be with Father God.

[@SteelyGabler3387]

Don’t wait til lent to go deeper.

[@collinskanazache8682]

This is really important Love from Zimbabwe 🇿🇼

[@eoinMB3949]

During lent this year i fasted from sugar for the full duration of the season......what God rewarded me with for this would blow your mind.

[@Corolla97ww]

Very helpful.

[@heathsavage4852]

Inspirational and truly humbling. Thank you, Fathers.

[@Angelina6518]

Amen! Thank you Fathers!

[@nikkizgb]

please keep creating content - your message is so powerful and profound and needed in our world

[@Givethanks24]

Spiritual Growth through fasting. Thank You Fr.

[@ritambabazi1212]

Father Nobert. I am struggling to fast like honestly am struggling 😢. I need help

[@maryannmcrae5392]

THANK YOU FATHERS WE NEED YOUR GUIDANCE AND THE TRUTH PRAYING FOR ALL GOD'S CHILDREN 🙏

[@paulmartin7609]

Praise God for fr Ambrose and fr Norbert 🙏 🙌 praying for your Intentions Brothers 🙏 🙌

[@BlackHermit]

Very strong words, thank you so much for this.

[@tradcatpat2385]

Inspirational, edifying, and holy. Thank you, Fathers. I look forward to following St. Michael's Abbey more closely. God bless you all, we need & love you in Christ.

[@baboon_bandito]

This is the best instructional video I've ever seen for fasting as a Christian. I just subscribed. Thank you and God bless you and your Abbey.

[@tumpalbenediktuspriharto-sf6qe]

The battle of Saint Benedict against demons and corruption has just started

[@manuelvargas467]

May holy trinity you fathers❤️‍🔥🕊✝️

[@CoinOfFaith]

We know this already but we need to be reminded. Thank you for a wonderful message.

[@SaintJoseph911]

This was an awesome video

[@jpii7011]

Friendly reminder that you are not living a monastic life and yes, we are encouraged to fast within our own lifestyles and you should always check with your spiritual director who knows you specifically and will prudently guide you 🙏🏻

[@sdAmen]

I really needed to hear this message today, thank you. 🙏🏽 God bless

[@syedhussainzaheernaqvi7833]

Very nice to hear these holy words from u father

[@quitgoogle2534]

I went to St. Michael's abbey for Christmas mass.. first time I was there.. it was awesome, and I can't wait to go back! So glad they have a channel.

[@femaleKCRoyalsFan]

I’m doing the 1962 rules where I partially abstain Monday, Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Saturday, then I fast every day (the little meals plus one big meal fast) except for Sunday when I can eat Meat at any meals I eat. I also gave up sweets and snacking on my favorite like chips. Just something I would do when watching a TV show or movie but since I’m fasting (The Ash Wednesday and Good Friday type fasting) 6 days a week I can’t have snacks Between meals except for Sunday. I’m also trying to limit my Internet use / electronic device use during the week and cutting down on unnecessary purchases. And since Bread is empty carbs, I don’t do a bread & water only fast. I need roughage like vegetables or fruit. I also take a vitamin D daily and you have to have some kind of fat with that To make it more effective.

[@helenabara2092]

Awesome Video. India. Thankyou Frs.

[@dentellier]

Great video, reminding us that fasting is about prayer, not about trying to lose weight or look good. Thank you for keeping tradition alive.

[@theresa.m.]

It’s good for your health too! It’s a powerhouse both spiritually and physically.

[@dentellier]

@@theresa.m. I absolutely agree! 🙏

[@RenaChrist]

In the Maronite church we fast like that… the church give us a minimum fast but we are called to do our best! So we try our best and it is very beautiful!!! At the big feast .. we are radiant and flying!

[@michaelmckay3179]

I'm glad you guys posted this video. Fasting is a spiritual practice that's been lost by the Church. It's important for committing our spirit, mind and body to God

[@lucienfournier5399]

When you are a student it's preferable to not fast

[@fionnolamorris94]

Real Christianity - I didn’t think many Catholics were in this category, apart from a few Spirit- filled Ones. Nor did I think many Catholics were listening to the Holy Spirit about the Return of the King.

[@Carol-wo3jo]

Too bad you don’t know many real Catholics.

[@laramaui4114]

Approach fasting with a TRUE testimony of the Gospel especially CELIBACY.

[@lovetruth5518]

I fast on Wednesdays and Fridays with bread and water. Its not hard. I give this to GOD. 🆘️👉True story, I'm suffering, & lots of sacrifices too. As I am being bullied by demons etc. Legs are in chronic pain through witchcraft. I found a rotten tooth sewn into my underblanket bedding that was the start of it anyway. One day I saw my dead family near my door, and my most grumpy nasty grandmother who picked on me badly and her sons etc. I said out loud "Ow No!" Then I heard a loud voice say loudly, "Listen to them!" They all said thankyou for getting them out of Purgatory😮. So I experienced first hand the "GRACE'S" of sufferings and sacrifices. I have a prayer life and waiting for deliverance and liberation from evil. I've had EXORSUMS but this is about me doing prayers and fasting as it say this in the New Testament.

[@nathanngumi8467]

Word.

[@MJ-qb5ph]

Fasting is incredible - for health, physical and emotional health and of course spirituality

[@RapidCycling07]

Amazing video! Thank you for sharing. Viva Cristo Rey!

[@kwall1464]

Thank you for sharing!

[@michelletracey3919]

Amen

[@guadalupefestival]

What a great video! Thank you! It's like y'all are the amazing Spiritual Life Coaches in the Spiritual Gyms! God Bless!

[@billbraxton7192]

God Bless.

[@neilanadams5173]

Edifying, thank you.

[@AshtonAPinto]

Beautiful

[@carlynanduiza1925]

Amen ❣️ 🙏 Thank you

[@salveregina7914]

God bless you! Thank you!

[@jeannettewilliams6086]

Excellent, thank you, Fathers!

[@agabrzostkowski8354]

Great information,thank you for reminding that important practice 🙏

[@catholiclatin5860]

I appreciate this a lot.

[@josephmurray2234]

I got a lot from this thankyou

[@interianesq]

Father Norbert reminds me a bit of Bishop Sheen. May God bless him.

[@gsit80]

Happy to have found this channel.

[@KetinaSolari]

To fast increase the Light in our body.

[@DonaldFranciszekTusk]

Wow, Jordan Peterson is in an order!

[@rosafilosi3117]

It is good to hear and will be good on the hip pocket, especially as employment is not garanteed, a direct consequence of post COVID - 19 Pandemic. I heard something beautiful about senses being heightened internally rather than externally, because of the emphasis of discipline from food causes us to focus on Him and His Word. If we don't fast, we have a tendency to continue to spill over into wanting more, so we are not satiated just from one meal, we keep wanting more, be it food, television, all the five senses on the outside need satisfying more and more. So I have understood that by fasting, from food and other things like even listening to the radio in the car, you are beginning to focus on the essentials and the natural instinct of prayer and a closeness to God kicks in. It was soo good to hear this reflection too, on Fasting: Our internal senses are heightened rather than the external five senses, of touch, hearing, sight, taste, and smell.

[@Ronny423]

Glad this popped up on my KZbin feed. Subscribed!

[@teds.8378]

Wow! Lovely video.

[@franckmoudiki]

The video quality is stunning. Amazing channel. Bravo !

[@OUTBOUND184]

Wow, what a wonderful channel this is.....subscribed!

[@sherrigrey8131]

Thank you so much for this info. ❤🙏