One meal a day like the monks - Fr. Mark Goring, CC

[@FrMarkGoring]

Sometimes I wish I was a hermit. Loving God when life gets crazy is a challenge.

[@michaelorsini9695]

Funny you should mention this...sometimes I think I should have been a monk myself. I've been contemplating eating one large meal a day around 1 pm...the OMAD diet. I just started reading the Philokaliaas well wherein the subject of fasting as an ascetical practice is a strong theme. Fasting is good for the body but is also known to have a profound impact on the eye of the heart, the spiritual perception of the soul. Also...our culture has a way of making an idol out of food and the physical pleasure of eating it...often too much of it, hence the growing obesity problem and spiritual sloth problem in our culture. I've been an Intercessory Prayer Warrior for the past few years as well...we can live some traits of a hermit's life while still living in the world. Blessed Miguel Pro, Pray For Us.

[@dmarie7714]

That sounds like a topic for a video. "How to stay loving God when life is crazy" I live near many Amish communities and I have always envied their lifestyle... so simple. How about we all form a community of Catholics and we'll live like Amish?! I guess I wouldn't be able to post this..... No cell phone or internet. We'll have to make a few exceptions 😉😊. Praying for you Father Mark🙏

[@dmarie7714]

@@stephguz I hear you! I didn't get notification from KZbin that Father posted this video until 20 minutes ago! Everyone else had 12 hours of being spiritually pumped! 🤣 I understand what Father's getting at and I don't think he'd have to live in silence. I enjoy Thomas the Hermit here on KZbin too. He makes great Catholic videos. Being a hermit is something I'm just learning about.

[@kat66san]

Me too Father

[@srelizabethmaryhermit6450]

Fr. Mark Goring Hi Fr! I am a Hermit and have been for 18 years and believe me, it sure is no guarantee of a peaceful, quiet life. One exchanges the outward tumult for the interior, spiritual struggle. So, which ever life you choose or chooses you, get ready for the fight of your life! Indeed, fasting and mortification grows on you gradually and becomes kind of a sweet background music of self offering!

[@joncerda351]

You are literally amazing. Thank you, I am just returning to the Catholic Church. I was living in sin, I abstained from the Eucharist over a year because I was in sin. Once you realize you really can't go up for Holy Communion, you don't. It can dip into scrupulosity, but it was a healthy spiritual exercise. I practiced the Spiritual Communion Prayer. I made my first confession after 20 years away from it (Pretty much since my first when I was a kid) I just don't know what to say. I'm still contemplating what it's meant, the graces granted to me even after all my awfulness. It's really a little by little effort. Adoration changed my life. Scripture changed my life, I just read the Daily Mass readings. So thank you, I have no idea why I'm rambling but thank you Father!

[@AnnInFL]

Praise God for His amazing grace in bringing another of His beloved children back to the church. I was in sin, with little faith, and without confession since childhood. Then God called me back suddenly out of the blue in 2015. There is a spiritual war going on, and God is calling us to prepare for battle. Stay in prayer and stay confessed! God bless! 😇🙏

[@angelikkax6353]

Great!

[@joncerda351]

@@AnnInFL it really is a spiritual war and we are the Church Militant!

[@terribist]

Welcome home!

[@sheiladyck5863]

Same for me returning to the Catholic Church after years of being away. It really is such a mind struggle, I feel like a ping pong ball - listening to non- Catholics talk against Catholicism fools with my thinking and then feeling the pull to be back in Catholicism by what I think is the Holy Spirit leading me back home.

[@jean-yvespoirier9255]

I am 77 years old. Since 2015, I eat one meal per day and I am super healthy and full of energy. Fasting daily allow the cells to repair and slow down the aging process. St Benedict was inspired buy God to show us the way to stay healthy.

[@rachelcoleman4693]

What do you like to eat for your one meal? 😊

[@TianaMcDaniel]

Amazing! How many calories? Thx!

[@asphetto]

@@rachelcoleman4693I’m not the original poster but I also eat one meal a day and a light meal at night. My one meal is in the afternoon it depends when I’m hungry but it’s usually 2pm I normally eat some kind of meat: lamb, chicken etc with rice or mashed potatoes, and at night I have a bowl of Greek yoghurt. Or a protein shake smoothie

[@jcawalton]

It's such a relief to discover another Catholic doing OMAD!

[@jimmyintheswamp]

Amen to that!!

[@elviragutierrez8396]

I am back too. I made my confession after 31 years! Thank you Father Mark for all your help in spreading the word!

[@JoelRodriguez-kx5zo]

A few months back I started skipping breakfast and as often as I can go to a church near work to spend a few minutes before the Blessed Sacrament and then back to work to eat lunch. My job as an analyst requires heavy thinking. At first I thought not eating breakfast would hinder my performance at work. But with time, I noticed that just a cup of coffee is enough to keep me going and I don't even feel hungry. I actually think I perform better without breakfast. I will have to try the next step to skip lunch too to arrive at one meal a day. Pushing the limit, my temper gets shorter when I am hungry. God help me.

[@georgeibrahim7945]

Joel Rodriguez because every time we eat we spike our insulin levels which makes us more hungry.

[@mojo7495]

You work as an analyst and yet foolishly stand before a piece of bread and worship it? Well analyze THIS....matt1618.freeyellow.com/malakyeopening.html

[@gabrielanolen-menas1386]

It took me about 2 weeks and now I make it to 2pm without hunger. No headaches, tiredness, or fogginess. In fact I am more alert and focused. As another commenter says it's all about insulin level. Peace be with you.

[@garyklein2645]

@@mojo7495 Jesus Christ is the Bread of Life! Worship Jesus!

[@crem6976]

Mo Jo Have you never read the 6th chapter of John?? You're talking exactly as the disciples who left Jesus and murmured amongst themselves, " He's telling us to eat his flesh this saying is hard who can accept it" but Jesus said "Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood you will not have life in you"

[@xeniamanlangit7958]

Fasting was one thing I feared the most because I did not know fully yet the physical and spiritual benefits I could get. But a group called Holy Infant Community founded by late Rev. Fr. Jose Augusto C. Sison, a diocesan priest here in Tagum City, Davao, Philippines, inspired me to fast. The Holy Spirit dictates every now and then that people fast for the salvation of souls of both the dead and the living. For all the problems happening in the world. According to Mama Mary during one of her apparitions, thru prayers we fear not the future. But thru prayer and fasting we conquer the devil. The community has really helped me grow. It is a Christian Catholic charismatic group holding prayer meetings. Inspired dictations, visions and messages keep pouring in. Amazing! God is truly alive and I deeply am grateful for having come to experience the Holy Spirit while still alive. Really, God alone suffices. Praise the Lord!

[@madona370]

I read St. Catherine didn't eat at all in her later years but survived on the Holy Eucharist. Amazing! I want to also fast and learn to do it with joy.

[@john_from_eastcoast.]

You are right about St. Catherine! I too have a hard time fasting with joy. Pray for me and I'll pray for you!

[@madona370]

@@john_from_eastcoast. absolutely!🙏

[@Cpripri85]

I'm About to enter the Benidictines.

[@brianlong2731]

GOD bless you christopher

[@brendanryan5437]

Christopher Charles Good man Christopher ,will pray for you in our rosary.

[@theresemartin3075]

God bless you ...I will remember you in my prayers 🌹

[@leannebernard2185]

May you be filled and overflowing with the abundant blessings and graces of our God. Praying for you!!!

[@FrMarkGoring]

Praying for you Christopher

[@jamesvg1499]

My wife has one meal a day. Initially she got headaches but now it's just normal for her. She has cleaned houses as a job and did it with ease.

[@CynthiaToni]

Fasting can heal the body. Dry fasting is supposed to be extremely beneficial too. Dr. Mindy Pelz explains the benefits of fasting and how miraculous the body is in healing itself.

[@jjcevering9411]

Last 8months my husband and I have learned a great deal about the benefits of fasting. 😊

[@michaelcontreras148]

I do the one meal a day because it’s healthy for me and I don’t eat for two days when I fast spiritually

[@elshafita]

Wow brother! 👍

[@rachelcoleman4693]

What kind of meals do you eat, if you don't mind me asking?

[@JaimeGarcia-pe7bj]

Michael, What kind of meal do you eat? Do you do physical work, do you have concentrate? I would like to know?

[@vickyclarke1982]

Godbless you Michael...

[@mariemoraitis8411]

You're Very Blessed and Holy. Blessings to you. 😇😇😇😷😷😷🌹🌹🌹❤❤❤

[@martin1b]

I have a nephew who is a benedictine. Those men are always smiling. Spending time with them, it's easy to understand why. Life at the abbey is very satisfying.

[@elKarlo]

Great advice. Amazing that we are just now rediscovering this.

[@Isilzhatheta1]

I like Father Mark. Seems like a good priest. Blessed be the LORD Jesus!

[@K.P.777]

I prayed yesterday before going to bed to Jesus Christ to explain to me the importance of the Fasting and how should I do it because I am weak and I often fail when I attempt to fast. And the first thing I see is your video about Fasting, beautifully explained. I am encouraded to fast again. God answered my prayer. Thank you fr. Goring and thank to Our Lord.

[@marymiles6944]

Dr. Eric Berg has tremendous videos on this.....Blessings

[@artsiecrafty4164]

Lots on youtube on fasting and one meal a day. Abstain from sugar, fruit and starch to make it a lot easier.

[@lh1053]

I was like that. I had attempted year after year during Lent. I gently changed my eating habits. Then started Keto diet and intermittent fasting (it made a huge difference!) you can do this, which God’s grace.

[@mrchips96]

Father, your presentations are very helpful and I appreciate your kind, down-to-earth demeanor. I am Eastern Orthodox and have been working on deepening the practice of fasting over the past couple of years. The Orthodox Church still strongly promotes fasting on Wednesday, Friday, and during the penitential seasons such as Advent and Lent. This is just the starting point before going even deeper to get to one meal a day as many Orthodox monks still do. I am saddened that the Roman Catholic Church has lowered the bar on fasting. The Church needs to keep her standards high so we are challenged to aspire to greater heights of faith and holiness. Thankfully we have the examples of so many saints who loved God more than anything this world has to offer. Thanks again for your teaching- you are a gifted and effective speaker and I look forward to hearing more. By the way, the room you are standing in looks very Orthodox! Peace be with you!

[@johnshacklett2265]

What's with fasting on Wednesday and Friday? I've heard that the early church practiced fasting on these two days, and that the Wesley brothers wouldn't ordain a man to the ministry unless he committed to fast on these two days of the week. Just wondering what's so special about these two days? (Why not Monday and Thursday?...)

[@Psyop666]

@@johnshacklett2265 Wednesday is the day Judas betrayed Jesus and Friday Jesus died. Thats why we are told to fast on Wednesday and Friday.

[@EtryusTremere]

When our Lady appeared at Medjugorje, she also asked us to fast on wednesdays and fridays. Coincidence?

[@rr884136]

I like this kind of routine and I think I’ll try it. I’ve tried fasting routines before, but more inconsistently recently. Consistency definitely helps, and fasting can be a good way for training the body to stay virtuous and away from sin. I’m not as good as anyone else and just as unworthy, but through faith in Christ and his grace he can help make us worthy.

[@LilyoftheValeyrising]

Fasting really makes a huge difference in your prayer life. Your brain gets sharper and your prayers are stronger.

[@leannebernard2185]

Amen!!!

[@nathrose7612]

True and Amen.

[@judith5128]

Thank you! I LOVED this-i started eating 2 small meals a day 2 yrs ago and believe it to be much healthier and produces more contentment 😊🙏💕

[@giselle3166]

You are a beautiful soul. Thank you for introducing me to this!

[@ledadicamilo1706]

I have one meal a day from 20 years now and I feel fine! I do take a multivitamins and mi deals and supplements to avoid insufficiencies and I drink water all day around but only one meal a day! It is fine for me! The problem is that when I must fast for Lent I can only take a few things off the menus like meat. And try and eat a little less.

[@khappy1286]

One meal a day. omad 16 months now. Its perfect.

[@John-zh6ld]

Doing it Father starting tomorrow. Already doing Wednesday and Friday per Holy Mother's request.

[@felisiamoris2905]

👍🏻 Thank you for the inspiring thoughts! Amen. 🙏🏻

[@annehector7616]

I have always ate one meal a day after I turn 16 yrs, not for religious practise but more for feeling I don't need so much food when others have bearly enough! I am now 58yrs & still do the same because my body won't have it any other way! Thanx Fr. for this insight! God Bless always!🙏

[@candyclews4047]

Can I ask what this meal consists of? Presumably we have to make sure we have carbs, fats and protein well balanced?

[@angelamcf]

Thank you for what you do. May God bless you.

[@charlesoneill466]

Thank you Father Mark. I love your videos.

[@cynthiabowkett4082]

HI MANY THANKS FOR ALL YOUR TEACHINGS FAITHFUL SERVANT OF GOD ITS SUCH A EXCELLENT IDEA ALL SERVANTS LIKE YOU ME OTHERS WHO SERVE GOD NEEDS TO AIM TO FOLLOW THAT EXAMPLE. BLESSINGS ALWAYS. LOVE FROM ACROSS THE POND SHROPSHIRE UKXXXXGODS NEVER ENDING LOVING CARE.

[@dobermanpac1064]

Prayer and fasting are very rewarding.

[@dailydevotions5916]

Listening to this from India,a Pentecostal believer. I wish to have a one meal a day. This video is blessing to me

[@lulu70792]

Am struggling with fasting. But during this holy week i try my best. Thank you dearest Father Mark. God bless you and protect you with His precious blood.

[@larondeb782]

Thank you for the good advice. I will strive towards it on my journey home. VIVA CRISTO REY!

[@joyfilled6354]

God Bless you Father Mark. Keeping you in my prayers - so thankful for access to such a good priest through your videos🙏

[@maryannisaac4658]

Thanks, Father G. I needed to hear this. I have been struggling with fasting and wondering what's wrong. I used to fast on bread and water 2x's a week when I was younger. I am now approaching 70 yrs old and that hasn't been working anymore. The desire was there, but I just couldn't maintain that. I have been able to do the traditional church fast of one main meal and 2 smaller meals with nothing else in between. That gave me some solace. But these words of wisdom ring true. The more I try the worse it gets. I am changing my focus and will try this more humble, gentle approach. Thanks again for your guidance. May our dear Lord continue to bless and inspire you.

[@mspnn5095]

I started doing the so called intermittent fasting - 8 h a day you eat, 16 h a day you fast - about a year ago. It's supposed to be very beneficial for your health (I confirm). I have also noticed that the short periods of fasting reduce my cravings, i.e. after breaking the habit of constantly thinking what to eat next (modern dieticians and 5 meals a day...). I don't even notice I might/should be hungry. The way to 1 meal a day isn't that long if you gradually lengthen the fasting periods. I have also noticed spiritual benefits - you concentrate less on satisfying your own true or imaginary desires. I would agree that breaking gluttony is key to controlling other drives (to have sex, to possess). It's a shame we live in a culture that is suffused in consumerism and the general attitude is that satisfying your desires/cravings is the way to happiness.

[@peterwerner651]

Mateusz: well said- "true or imaginary desires"

[@ElizabethRodriguez-po4pt]

Amen🙏🏻 Thank you Father Mark God Bless You🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Mark-fy9iu]

"Gradually....small steps...without struggle"....your literacy is my blessing.

[@mtrudymm]

👍🏼👍🏼 4 Da 🔥 u bring 2 da priesthood & Catholicism. Breakfast, lunch,& dinner all wrapped up in 1, da usual by default, a great grace from God. Thank you Jesus, would never have da sense 2 choose or da strength 2 maintain, 2God B da glory!

[@shelion77]

"We are called to be monks inside" I loved it. And nuns, of course.

[@COGmercy]

We need more priest like father mark!!

[@mariaofyeshuaofnazareth.1382]

THANK YOU MUCHO my dearest father- my brother- my son, for all that you do. I must admit to having to catch up on enjoying your videos. It is most apparent to me that you are being well blessed by Our Lord. Again, merci!

[@mariedobbins5281]

Hey Fr. Mark, I just finished your book " In His Zone ", I felt like I was on your retreat with you, a beautiful , peaceful adventure of solitude. Oh, yes life does get crazy, and that's why, at age 74, I'm moving this Sunday to a quiet life in the California desert. All I need is a church to celebrate Mass as you did daily on your retreat,, a roof over my head, food to sustain me and You Tube so I can be enriched by your preaching. I purchased the Decipleship workbook and am following on line. Jessie's testimony is awesome!, So far, it's brilliant and your video, " Jeremy " is a beautiful message to all women who may be faced with an unplanned pregnancy. I pray for you daily and hope that you are praying for me.

[@FrMarkGoring]

Thank you for your prayers! Yes, I'm praying for you!

[@emahedabus6459]

another powerhouse for the church. God Bless

[@myrnaleon8464]

Thank you, Fr. Goring , for this. I thought I was doing “ IF” just for my body. I didnt know I was doing it too for my soul. Ave Maria. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼😇😘👍🌎

[@godsfrontline5599]

Excellent, thank you! :)

[@kathycusumano2445]

OMAD diet One Meal A Day. Not sure it's for everyone but heard great things about it! Thanks for sharing a spiritual benefit of it. It's definitely worth a try! 🍓🍍unless it makes one to crabby and miserable to be around. Keep healing lives Fr Mark! Love your content!

[@suem6004]

Kathy Cusumano Agree. I followed that. With spiritual component though really boosts peace and discipline

[@smokinmystic7363]

Father, you have pointed me in the direction of so much inspiring reading to strengthen my faith! God Bless You! You are my favorite KZbin Catholic channel! Your sincerity and humility really shine through! I pray more good men like yourself are called to the priesthood; God knows we need them! 🙏

[@fr.paulschneider240]

Fr. Mark you are amazing. Thank you so much for this video. The book you mention "To love fasting" is expensive on Amazon, but it can be googled and downloaded on PDF for free. It has been a life-changing book for me, read it last week. Thank you so much. God bless, greetings from Ethiopia.

[@francovu]

Dear Father Mark, you opened my eyes to much truth in our Mother Church. I believe, like Joan of Arc, that we have to be willing to die regardless of the politics that surround us. There is no truth in men alone but through the Holy Spirit of our Lord. I am speaking out to my brothers and sisters within my sphere about current events in the hierarchy of the church. The truth will prevail in spite of the adversaries attempts to silence us. May God bless your ministry and the Catholic church. Vivat Jesus!

[@deannamartin6827]

What a beautiful dinning hall I see! Glad you could share, being a busy person would save a lot of time eating but once a day. The preparation, cleaning etc would just be once a day. I'd be concerned about getting kidney stones more often if I didn't drink more water but I'm glad there's a book to learn from. Thanks Father.

[@gabbystreet103]

I am looking for a good pence for souls. I like the way he talked about small steps. I get upset when I fail but small steps.

[@nancyleiper9307]

I fast from meat every Friday. Yes, it's pre-Vatican2. For extra pence I'll included a Weds. It's harder than you may think. God bless

[@francesfrancellaapfel9166]

Nancy Leiper I also fast on Fridays! During Lent on Wednesday’s also. I use to follow the Roman Rite but now I follow the Byzantine Rite! Strict fasting like it was when I was growing up. Today the Roman Rite doesn’t feel that fasting is necessary!

[@judjohns59]

This makes so much sense. Praise God and thank God for your priesthood Father!

[@janinestokes4883]

GOOD MORNING FATHER,,THANK YOU..POSTED SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

[@JamesExcell-InterJex]

Honestly Father. Going even a step further. I was saying fasting and prayer is the biggest thing that is lacking in our Catholic culture let alone the world. Fasting is HIGHLY underrated and utilized, in both the spiritual and physical sense.

[@artsiecrafty4164]

I was pre diabetic. Now I am not because I eat only one or two meals a day without sugar or starch most of the time. I am much healthier and have more energy. I also am finding a deeper love of God and my Faith.

[@FlowerThePot]

And I believe Mother Mary said fasting and prayers could stop wars!

[@believewithyourheart5627]

It's true! I fasted for Purim ( Esther) this year and afterward experienced such a spiritual breakthrough I was astonished! I was resolved to fast more often after that.

[@bootz0409]

Finally! It’s ironic that to get some real spiritual food, I listen to a homily on going without it. And how sorely needed are priests like this courageous man to talk on such unpopular subjects. My fasting has been sporadic, but during the times I have, mainly throughout Lent, the grace has been extraordinary... fasting radically reduces the desire for entertainment and increases the desire for prayer. You become hungry for prayer. This homily is excellent! 👍

[@dickturpin435]

Matthew 6:17-18 'But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret.'

[@francesbernard2445]

What a beautiful dinning hall background for your video. One of my mother's late friends who used to attend the same one room school house by the name of Yvonne [i cannot remember her French Canadian last name right now] used to work in the kitchen of a seminary while she was well into her 70's. She liked to joke about it sometimes when answering a phone call. She would say, "I cannot stay on the phone for too long because I am on my way to work at the priest factory. She got to live like a hermit at home and with lots of good company at work too while remaining single all of her life without having to become a nun.

[@rolandgirouard8823]

Amen thank you father. This book sounds like a good one. Bless you for the recommendation

[@larrywethington3175]

Very good Father.

[@paulhudson4254]

Fr. Mark, Keep teaching us...

[@6williamson]

I am a very busy physician and eating once a day for the last couple of decades allows myself time for prayer. I set my watch for noon and when it goes off, it's time for 'spiritual lunch'. In addition to a nice spiritual discipline, it makes me closer to my patients who often can't afford to eat more than once. It allows one to answer questions about where I am disappearing off to and to share the gospel of the truth that leads us to do all these crazy things. It is a spiritual tool, however, and not worthy of being made into too much, however.

[@peterwerner651]

To: Peter P. In what city do you practice medicine? I think we need more physicians like you.

[@tesschavit3009]

Amen, God bless you father Mark

[@sallycole8880]

I like this i just started having light breakfast and then dinner- i agree change needs to be gradual

[@paulmartin7609]

I pray for you fr mark pray for me bro🙏

[@gabriellewhalley1328]

What a beautiful cathedral

[@deborahwilson6970]

The first college I attended was a Benedictine college. There is a call for balance. I have also gone on retreat at the Trappist monastery in Conyers, GA. A common practice I have found when on retreats, and following the Benedictine Rule, is the small breakfast after Mass. There is generally a main meal at mid day and a small repast, a simple soup at supper. It's a pattern that I like. I've always eaten breakfast and like making my mid day meal my main meal of the day. Brother Victor-Antoine d'Avilla-Latourrette has written some great cookbooks. The one I use is This Good Food.

[@niwe3631]

Since I started eating less, i actually feel better when i eat. I dont over eat and I dont have sugar cravings. I prefer to eat later in the day too. I feel and look healthier

[@brendanryan5437]

I'm fasting 24 hours for Wednesday's and Friday's past 12 months ,I really do find it a great bonding with my prayer life .I'm thinking of adding a third day.But I'm conscious of it not becoming a endurance challenge.I do feel aware of the leadership qualities it demonstrates in a silent peaceful humble way to my young children..

[@sue-by7sh]

Thank you Father, and for that beautiful room. St. Benedict knew how to live the good life. Fasting gives you more time for other things, no cooking or cleaning up. I read also that it gives your brain a rest from digestion. That in all things God may be glorified.

[@daniellenierop1738]

Thank you Father, God bless you ❤️

[@janetrent3399]

Thank you Father Mark! Always learn a lot from your videos!

[@BramVaschellie]

My father has taken an interest in fasting and now I know the perfect father's day gift for him. Thank you! 😊

[@SevenDeMagnus]

Thank you Fr. Mark. God bless, Proverbs 31

[@LP-ov8mp]

Watching this while having my bedtime snack

[@rosee2460]

I have read and love this book. Goals!

[@stephaniesmith4121]

Thank you for sharing this nugget of spiritual discipline. God bless you.

[@LeeGrace56]

I do one meal a day. Only here and there has it been difficult. Most days I actually feel I have more energy.

[@charlesoneill466]

Enjoyed reading the book. Very eye opening. Could not afford to buy it, so to own a copy. Very expensive. My local library got me a copy.

[@JesusisLord12]

Thank you Fr!

[@jamesmcmahon4793]

I live in a monastic bubble amongst many. I am present, but remove myself internally quite easily. Silence in the noise.

[@vincentjansen6156]

Thank you Father Mark Goring for posting this interesting topic about fasting and how we can get into fasting little by little with time but maybe correcting impurity and addictions little by little as well. Today we want everything at once, for example being a Saint, friendship with GOD and so on but I think the key is striving for being a Saint and know GOD but little by little until we are full of that and imperceptible we will find ourselves into that, in spite of the many falls we can encounter along the way, Thank you Father for posting this.

[@mysticalheart8107]

Father Mark, i am 62 years old, a lay woman. and over the past 18 months i have learned to fast until noon or 3 p.m on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. This has evolved over time, slowly. I hope to continue to fast and to fast a bit more as time goes on. I especially make sure that the times of fasting are filled with the Holy Rosary, praying for others, quiet times and worship music. Acts of charity make the fasting more fruitful as well. Thank you for this video; i plan to purchase the book that you have mentioned. God Bless you always, In Christ.

[@Ab-abovetheFirmament]

I love this...

[@tedd4601]

"Slow and steady wins the race," so the saying goes. All I need is a lot more patience.

[@jamiekrista]

I’m so glad you are on KZbin. You have taught me so much!

[@pcb8639]

God Bless

[@joshuarosales451]

God bless you,Father :)

[@maryland8532]

Enjoy your essential tidbits! Holiness is obtained in so many ways when one strives for pleasing God.

[@colmcummings7393]

I had two meals a day over Lent..I heard about that book. but couldn't afford to buy it along time ago... believe me it was the best way to fast .and next Lent one meal a day...

[@MaiRaven3]

I have to drink lots of water because of health issues, but the one meal a day thing is really great.

[@reubenkeyz5131]

I’m considering to become a Carmelite hermit monk. Please pray for my vocational discernment.

[@felasaldana2144]

Father pray for me.i need a good job where i feel comfortable .

[@TheLeonhamm]

God bless and protect you Fela. I feel sure we are all wrapping you up in our hearts' prayers. St Joseph is a great favourite friend for Fr Mark and all here ...

[@felasaldana2144]

@@TheLeonhamm thanks for reading my comment, I really don't write English , but I want to learn to get a better job.God bless you always I love your videos they help me to learn a little more English.

[@leannebernard2185]

Fela, I will lift up your intentions and needs through the intercession of our Blessed Mother Mary in the Holy Rosary.

[@FrMarkGoring]

Praying for you!

[@patriciag.8807]

@@FrMarkGoring Father, I'm looking for a job also. Thank you!!

[@tomsaltsman]

Not just for the sake of keeping off dangerous weight, I always strive to feel hungry 24/7. Feeling full (cf. Luke 6:25) now makes me feel uncomfortable. It has improved my heart and lowered my blood sugar.

[@wes6571]

The greatest thing one can do to his/her health is to fast. Add to that: avoiding vegetable (seed) oils, sugar and processed food.

[@BADGERBOY777]

Intermittent fasting is very big in health circles recently too. The spiritual and health benefits are becoming more widely known.

[@MaryJordon1]

Its been happening to me - gently. Sometimes I am busy working and I realise I have missed lunch time and its okay, no dramas! My body has become used to it, although I do have an early dinner and make sure I have the nutritional requirements.

[@Abby-GodLovesYou]

Beautiful ❤️🙏🕊

[@AnnInFL]

This is a good practice. have been increasing my fasting and am trying to move to the level of one meal a day. It is not usually too difficult, except when I am sleep deprived or stressed. I believe eating only once a day is the natural way to manage weight and prevent type 2 diabetes. Periodically fasting for longer periods of 2 to 3 days or more also has great spiritual and health benefits. I think more people are starting to discover this.

[@angelawilliams9912]

Great info found out about Medurgorje last year. During Lockdowns just had biscuits for breakfast. Tried these two fasting days a week. But I got ill think I went too hard at it. Having caffeine withdrawal terrible headaches felt sick. So had to lower my coffee intake slowly. Try to hold off until noon or couple hours later before first cup. So feel much better doing 2 meals a day but want to get to one meal a day eventually.