Why Do Catholics Observe Lent? (And Why YOU Should Too)

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[@muriel2267]

You have inspired me to follow the traditional Lent. Pray for me

[@BabyFaceNelson23]

I love being Catholic thank you God for this beautiful gift ✝️

[@EdisonG1991]

I’m a new convert from protestantism. Was baptized as a kid. But I’m taking all of my sacraments in June 1 according to my parish. But I’m still going to fast every Friday till Easter. Pray for me

[@chelificent49]

May God bless you on your RCIA journey !

[@EdisonG1991]

@@chelificent49 thank you very much 🙏🏾

[@wilmerumana7985]

​@@EdisonG1991welcome home brother.

[@tekh07]

Welcome back!

[@user-mh1oi4gd8g]

I grew up Mormon, and I have been a very devout member, but the love of God led me to the Catholic Church despite leaving behind my mistaken and cherished LDS beliefs. My children, wife and I are joining the Church this coming Easter!

[@Ernest-gr9bl]

Amen

[@chinakey1835]

I became catholic on the 14th I’m so happy 🙏🏽🇻🇦

[@aaronwcary]

Thank you! Getting confirmed Catholic this Easter and I’m going to do it!

[@lonniestoute8762]

Praise God, 🙏🙌

[@niftyspiffyguy]

I’ll be there with ya!! Be strong!

[@mizzwright3976]

I’m getting confirmed at the Easter vigil this year, god bless you on your journey!

[@lonniestoute8762]

@@mizzwright3976 May our Lord Bless you and Keep you , May He Shine His Face Apon You.

[@ameriefeingold6172]

❤️

[@Nevraumontfitness]

I am currently in the Lutheran congregation and am looking into the Catholic Church. Doing so I’m participating in lent this year.may you all pray for me to come closer to God this season and see the light that the Catholic Church has to offer. God bless!

[@MarDuBronx]

This is the first lent I am participating in. I’m looking forward to fasting and suffering. I hope I grow spiritually. I really need it

[@Jmsksks]

The syro malabar catholic church starts lent today on ash monday and so do the maronite and chaldean catholic churches! Also we have lent for 50 days instead of 40 as we count the sundays.

[@abelabraham2440]

As a Syro-Malabar, I totally forgot it was on Monday so I guess I'm starting on Ash Wednesday this year.

[@maten146]

Actually you have 50 days because Saturday and Sunday are not day of fasting in those churches. Whereas, in the latin church, only Sundays are not days of fasting (but still of abstention of course).

[@XoScottXo]

So this morning I was still unsure what to give up for Lent. I now know what it is I need to do. This will be my fast. Funny how God works. Perhaps he worked through you for me and those who view this. God bless you ✝️🙏📿

[@hopeelise02]

I pray that one day I will have the strength to do the traditional fast

[@protestant77]

JESUS said: If ye love ❤️ me keep my commandments ~ John 14:15 🔹THE 10 COMMANDMENTS! 1) Thou shalt not have other god's 2) Thou shalt not make any graven images 3) Thou shalt not take God's name in vain 4) Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy. 👉(NOT SUNDAY!) 5) Honor thy father and mother 6) Thou shalt not kill 7) Thou shalt not commit adultery 8) Thou shalt not steal 9) Thou shalt not bear false witness 10) Thou shalt not covet 🙏🏽Please check this with any HOLY BIBLE! 👉🏼(Exodus 20:3-17)

[@hopeelise02]

@@protestant77 I’m not here to argue… respect other people’s beliefs

[@PatrickBasedman420]

@@protestant77if Sunday isn’t the sabbath why was it observed as the sabbath by all Christians until the seventh day adventists from the 1800s?

[@lonniestoute8762]

​@@protestant77 Hey that's awesome, but did you know Jesus actually told about 72 or 77 different things we must do if we are to actually follow Him ? They are in the Gospels see if you can find them . Most of his commands are repeated in the different gospels but there's a good 70+ of sayings where He requires us to do these things if we are going to follow Him. For example "Love your enemies...." is not often considered a "commandment " but it is a requirement if we are to be true followers of Christ.

[@lonniestoute8762]

​@@hopeelise02 Good Answer

[@alternativefactory7190]

You've inspired me try and convince my RCIA student wife to do this. Lol wish me luck.

[@user-yv1ll9rx3m]

I am Russian orthodox and we always fast during great lent we are allowed to have shell fish though and we fast on the weekends also but we can have wine and oil during that period and we also celebrate Easter a month later because we are still on the old church calendar also we fast on Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the year

[@505Lucky7]

I fasted from any and all animal products for almost 3 years at one point. It changed who I am as a person.🙏

[@memphis_sean8169]

just because or for Jesus

[@467076]

naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. I ain't doing that lol Steak is delicious.

[@enzoaugustine]

As a new catechuman thank you for this video. Trying to research and understand lent is confusing. I’d love to try the fast you suggested but unfortunately I’ll have to wait until next year but I’ll at least do Ash Wednesday and Good Friday this year. God bless.

[@marcoantonioherrera625]

God bless you, man

[@karenbrady5574]

Thank you -you’ve inspired me embrace this fast! Day 1 done thank God! Blessings from knock in Ireland

[@Servus-Dei83]

Thank you so much for the video, you've inspired me to follow the traditional Lenten fast. God Bless.

[@user-of8qw8bh3h]

Thank you for the knowledge 🙏🏽

[@patriziadimaggio9881]

thank you for your videos, they are always well explained and full of kindness, you help me enormously to understand and grow in my faith, God bless you 🙏

[@aw.footballtraining]

Hail Christ

[@protestant77]

JESUS said: If ye love ❤️ me keep my commandments ~ John 14:15 🔹THE 10 COMMANDMENTS! 1) Thou shalt not have other god's 2) Thou shalt not make any graven images 3) Thou shalt not take God's name in vain 4) Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy. 👉(NOT SUNDAY!) 5) Honor thy father and mother 6) Thou shalt not kill 7) Thou shalt not commit adultery 8) Thou shalt not steal 9) Thou shalt not bear false witness 10) Thou shalt not covet 🙏🏽Please check this with any HOLY BIBLE! 👉🏼(Exodus 20:3-17)

[@glorytahj]

@@protestant77u a Jew?

[@AveChristusRex789]

@@protestant77be gone seventh day Adventist!

[@protestant77]

@@glorytahj I believe in the Godhead FATHER, SON, & HOLY SPIRIT

[@BKT_04]

@@protestant77seven the day Adventist detected

[@mexicanprincesz313]

Definitely doing this fast ! 😊

[@gcrodriguez]

Wow! You just gave the best explanation of Lent I’ve ever heard. I appreciate it even more.

[@JuanMartinez-xl2oj]

Great video, thank you sir!

[@balipsette]

I’m not so sure I can do the one meal a day, (as a teacher I need my energy) but I feel inspired/convicted to give up all animal products for Lent, thanks to this video 🙏🏻

[@hectorguerrero7712]

1 meal a day isn’t too bad if you make it count, it could even be healthy for you

[@maten146]

One meal is not nothing, you can make sure to have lot of oil in it, proteins (for instance fish (authorised), beans, ...) and carbs (pasta, rice). Also, it could actually be beneficial to you as a lot of people find that they focus better especially in the morning when they do not eat. However, if you cannot have just one meal a day, in the traditional fasting it has quickly been authorised to have two snacks (each snack have to be less than 8 onces and cannot cumulated be more than the daily meal) in the day in addition to the meal. For instance, I will have some proteins in the morning as the first snack, and a soup in the evening as the second snack.

[@ramirosan]

I’ve always wondered why Ash Wednesday and Easter varied from year to year and this video helped me understand all of that and much more. Thank you!

[@antoniopandolfi5145]

Challenge accepted

[@JH_Phillips]

Great overview as always!

[@sherrigrey8131]

Thank you for this info.😊👍

[@semiethical]

As a vegan, I guess the difficulty I could instill is having 1 meal a day everyday, but that's wild. I have some time to decide still.

[@user-or4ut2qi3q]

If you use vegan alternatives to meat and animal products like Quorn/almond milk/vegan cheese etc., maybe you could give those up as well as the meal timing?

[@semiethical]

@@user-or4ut2qi3q that's actually a REALLY good idea! Thank you for the suggestion ☺️

[@DonJosephAntony]

One of my cousins who doesn't eat a lot of meat, would forgo salt or other condiments to make food bland, I guess its a bit too much for a lot of people, but Hey! if it means that much, then why not!

[@amiepatterson8]

I'm going to fast from complaining and I will be doing a 36 hour fast through Friday every week

[@chinakey1835]

Amen

[@PPSNonFin]

Im a Lutheran but I will participate in the Byzantine Catholic fast for next Lent

[@user-or4ut2qi3q]

I will give it a try and hopefully I will be confirmed this year.

[@The_Data_Cluster]

Slight correction, the naccb has exempted catholics from abstaining every Friday. They must still give something up but, it doesn't have to be meat

[@ChrisEAdlay]

Weak

[@sebastiangomez3730]

Can one drink coffee during a traditional lent fast most days?

[@muriel2267]

Yes as long as you don’t use dairy products. I’ll be substituting almond milk

[@maten146]

I would say so as long as you do not add anything in it (including sugar, except if you take it as part of your main meal)

[@rishanborrymbai1104]

If we are walking in Spirit, fasting is a lifestyle. It's not just a particular fixed religious norm & regulations. As a believer of Jesus, one should always have a fasting routine. Some who walk spiritually would choose a particular day in a week. Every week. It also depends on some months, where one may do more fasting depending spiritually being led by the Holy spirit.

[@irishandscottish1829]

That is what Catholics do. Many Catholics fast every Wednesday and Friday every week. They increase their fasting through the year depending on what is going on in their spiritual journey.

[@rishanborrymbai1104]

@@irishandscottish1829 i wish what you said is true brother. There s none brother. Very few who are doing it. Look around, next door neighbour or your brother, sister. None are able to live the spirited life properly. We are drifted by the desire & living by the flesh.

[@irishandscottish1829]

@@rishanborrymbai1104 ahh so you’ve met every single catholic? That’s quite the claim to say there are no Catholics fasting like I said! Sorry to disappoint you but I’m one of many who fast like I have said

[@rishanborrymbai1104]

@@irishandscottish1829 yes brother. Very few. As for you, May the Lord open your eyes more to the things of Spirit as you fast & Pray in your life and allow your mind to be molded and guided by the helper that Jesus Christ has sent. Even the person here (voice of reason) who speaks of lent season is not doing it either. You can ask him also. That I know brother 🙏. He may do just under the religious laws command but not spiritually.

[@Ky-oj7fr]

I was baptised and confirmed last year, just had a near miss as I thought I ate more than I ought to have. I’m not following the traditional fast right now but I am trying to follow the Latin mass with traditional flair I hope to stick to one full meal and two small ones throughout the lent period (excluding Sunday) Please pray for my endurance and self/discipline Love your content, God bless you ✝️

[@maten146]

If you do one meal after 3 p.m. and two snack (of less that 8 onces and that added are no more than the full meal) and that you abstain from meat (fish allowed) dairy and eggs : congrats, you are actually doing the traditional lent.

[@DUZCO10]

The voice!

[@Thumpa30]

thank you inspired me to follow Lent in a different way please pray for me🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@user-pg5xt4bq4w]

I’m trying this 1 meal a day after sun set fish when eating meat which has been so far very little it’s hard but I have learned I have had an attachment to food. It’s hard but man I love Lent, I will say this year it was quick to come, Christmas 6 weeks later bam Ash Wednesday

[@spq_sean]

Thanks for the great vid! I have a question: do you still (feel like you have the strength to) work out during Lent while doing the fasting? Or do you adjust your workouts at all?

[@diegofernandes4753]

Bro u are indeed a spiritual man. Wanted to ask if u did a full explanation of purgatory yet in the Bible what it means and stuff I'm getting confused if u did it or was it Michael Lofton. If it was u what vid was it. Continue to preach brother 🙏✝️☦️

[@memphis_sean8169]

Lent definitely snuck up on me this year 😢

[@gugimeks8304]

I feel large respect for the traditional Lenten fast. This year I'm not doing it partially because If I fasted every day I would probably lose weight to the point where it could cause health issues. I still fast and abstain from meat on all of the Fridays and Wednesdays. I also am "fasting" from secular music (in my control) and videogames. Pray that I may do the traditional fast some day. I pray for all those who are currently partaking in it.

[@therese6447]

From USCCB Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. In addition, Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence. For members of the Latin Catholic Church, the norms on fasting are obligatory from age 18 until age 59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal. The norms concerning abstinence from meat are binding upon members of the Latin Catholic Church from age 14 onwards. Members of the Eastern Catholic Churches are to observe the particular law of their own sui iuris Church.

[@vampyresgraveyard3307]

Good Friday Abstain from meat except fish, fish is allowed, I think alcohol also must not be consumed

[@leeannk4790]

I understand that fasting during Lent is between us and God so how I choose to fast is my own and may not suit another. May I ask you, Our Lady in Medjugorje asked us to fast on Wednesdays and Fridays during Lent. To eat 2 meals for the duration of Lent and to fast from good Friday until Easter. You seem very knowledgeable so I thought I'd ask your opinion on this. My family seem to think it's an aggressive form of participation of Lent.

[@maten146]

@@vampyresgraveyard3307 Yes fish has never been considered as meat in the Latin rite and actually Thomas d'Aquinas have developed quite a lot on that. Also, I do not think that wine is prohibited historically in the latin rite.

[@jtat7122]

@@leeannk4790 I think we follow the laws to journey with the whole Church. Since that is just the minimum, we do extra to offer to strengthen our spiritual life. It's just personal choices.

[@leeannk4790]

@@jtat7122 May I ask how you are participating in Lent this year? I had a successful Ash Wednesday fasting 24hrs and receiving Mass. I had planned on a 24hr fast today (Friday) but did 16hr fast for reasons. I'm still deciding on Wednesday, whether to fast 24hrs. I suppose not having much support with my family is troubling, but I am young, healthy, and able. But most of all I want to grow spiritually and please God with my efforts.

[@GiovannaS]

I'm from the latin rite and do the no animal product for lent everyday of Lent and no meat on fridays throughout the year.

[@mariayounis415]

Please give reason why we can't consume animal products in Lenten and why we should avoid meat on Fridays whole year

[@DonJosephAntony]

The Holy season of Lent (Nombu kalam) which is 4th in the Liturgical calender of the Syro Malabar Catholic Church, starts from the feast of "Pethratha Sunday", this day is observed in eastern traditions to prepare for the coming season of lent. It is celebrated as a last day of feasting before completely undertaking fasting till Easter. Starting from this day (Pethartha) the 50th day is Easter Sunday, which starts the Season of Resurrection (Uyirppu Kalam). The time of fasting starts after the Ramsha (Evening Prayer) on this sunday, and therefore "Viboothi" (Ash Monday) is observed on the next day morning, giving a total of 48 days of fasting. The Ash Monday is also called Pure Monday, as mark of purifying yourselves of all vices and letting go all things that keep you attached to the world. The condition of fasting is left up to the individual, with people giving major food and drinks being the basic, (usually meat, milk, dairy, egg, sugar, coffee, or other drinks). The church prohibits all celebrations, personal or church based on this period, especially sacrament of Holy Matrimony. The last week or the "Holy Week" has varying observations, yet largely follow the same criteria for fasting. The only day of celebration is the 'Oshana' or Palm Sunday, yet it still follows rules of the season. The longest period of continuous fasting starts after the Maundy Thursday prayers in the evening till the Good friday noon (The time considered to be the time of death). This starts with the consumption of the 'Pesaha Appam' which is a tasteless bread that sets as a reminder of the last meal our Lord had before his suffering. This fasting is usually complete fasting, as in no food at all, (depending on health and age). Most often, the only intake is water or a special juice made from bittergaurd called 'Kayapp Neer' which means Sour Water, a reminder of the only consumption of our Lord had in the end. This is usually given in the church during the Good Friday service. Sadly, the present generations are seeing less and less observance, which is a sad reality. (Still there is just 49 days in the season, as day 50 is Easter, but it is still called the 50 day fasting, specifically the 'Valiya Nombu' which means the Great Fast, being the longest of all fasting periods in the liturgical calender).

[@AzrielTheOne]

I'd like to point out: if you're a Catholic serving in specific Roles or have a health issue, this isn't appropriate to do, though you may want to (and I certainly do), but please choose to make a difficult sacrifice for Lent. I for one am going to consider something significant that will help break away and reconnect

[@Mario_11]

Hey voice of reason, so does that mean when u have only one small meal after 3pm no water throughout the day?

[@ktran18]

So do we fast only on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday or everyday for 40 days?

[@thetruth4079]

Oh did not know you were a NM resident brother.. I’m from Roswell nm and for over 2yrs now have been on the fence about about coming back to Catholic Church after not only being Protestant but very anti Catholic..

[@valerierislove3947]

Originally from ABQ here…May I ask why you are on the fence and recommend you do a fast now and then ask our Lord what he is calling you to? Peace be with you.

[@ziesha.marie11]

Thank you I’m asking my dad to buy me 40 peaches an beans as my lunch for lent an skip breakfast except for work days

[@kidsuperdynamite]

Love the content brotha! ❤ if I may ask, why is it important to worship God in his church? I have Protestant friends who say they don’t need to go to church to worship God since he sees everything and is everywhere, how do I respond to that??

[@jtat7122]

We are human so we need to worship God within our nature: place, time, our body, soul, and mind, also with community and in personal way. from Father Mike Schmitz kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXmxgJSAgreSeKM We are grateful to God, and the best form of worship is to attend Mass where we partake in Jesus Christ offering Himself to God the Father.

[@xscape6223]

Im a young teen trying to get closer to God. With that though I am also a major futball player, and need a good healthy body at all times. How would you recommend I honor Christ and fast while still, eating enough to be a healthy athlete. Thanks 🙏

[@Mario_11]

Guys so no cup of black coffee in the morning if im trying to do the traditional lent fast?

[@tomsantony9283]

I'm comfused about being able to consume fish during lent

[@hachisthoughts]

Thanks for this video. Are drinks like coffee and tea permitted throughout the day during fasting?

[@maten146]

Yes as long as you do not put anything in it (otherwise it would be a snack)

[@romulusmars3766]

I failed my lent on the first day.😢

[@JP-iu8qb]

Me too, but don’t loose faith! It’s my first year taking Lent and fasting seriously. It’s sooo hard, but I keep on trying and I’m slowly getting better. Good luck you!

[@ChristMyGod]

Yo just attempted to fast for day one of lent and i failed 🤣 This is my 2nd attempted fast btw

[@carlobella1850]

I bet Bergoglio and James Martin are going to have a special Valentines dinner together

[@therese6447]

Wow...I didn't know all of that...I don't think I could do it. It's hard enough to give up candy or soda or smoking for Lent...

[@vampyresgraveyard3307]

I've heard catholics don't have to give up meat on regular Friday's but they can substitute something else on regular Friday's, like give up technology for regular Friday's or alcohol as an example

[@irishandscottish1829]

Only if your episcopal conference has permitted that. You have to check what your Bishops conference says is acceptable for abstinence on Fridays throughout the year

[@user-hm4od3wu1z]

I go to a moderate church Methodist Church and when I started going there that was the first time I saw Ash Wednesday and I thought I was in a cult. (I am 15)

[@judgementgames6483]

Bro..how do I get your voice 😅?

[@tekh07]

I’m doing no food at all wednesday zand friday one normal meal per day sundays two meal and a some treats

[@betos-08]

I'm a few minutes in and there's an inaccuracy. "Lent" is not from "length", it's an old Germanic word meaning Spring. It's the same as the old German word Lenz and the Dutch word Lente. The Old English word is Lencten.

[@tatsutones1648]

I didnt know that usually easter is called pascha. In croatian the word for easter is actually resurrection :)

[@person19863456]

CHRIST IS KING

[@susanleon526]

What about fish? Could you please clarify that?

[@JailHousePreacher]

If anyone is willing to answer. I have been diving deep into Church history and the Scriptural basis for the Pope. Which I am leaning to be on board with. My one issue is the historical case past the 4th and 5th century. I find dozens of quotes for the Pope, but then we also get people like Cyprian and John Chrysostom who sound like they are denying Papal Infallibility. The quotes I find lean towards an Orthodox view of the Pope and not a Catholic view. Do we go as far as to the John Chrysostom and others were horribly wrong about the Pope? This is my one hangup on the Pope and Catholicism. Any feedback or help would be greatly appreciated. God Bless

[@simeonwaia]

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[@Mach15-20]

Cyprian believed in papal infallability….until he thought Rome erred. This is great proof that papal infallability was an orthodox and early teaching but if you truly think someone is wrong you cannot go against your conscience like Cyprian. But as history always have proved; all those who fight Rome end up wrong. In regards to John Chrysostom what do you mean? He’s a huge papal supremacist but have you found something against papal infallability in Him? Do you even know what papal infallability is Brother/Sister? It’s a very narrow thing.

[@lonniestoute8762]

I am not well versed on the particular statements or quotes that you are referring to from these men. But I can say from experience that anything I stumbled on in my research about Catholic Teachings was eventually answered with prayer , research , contemplating, with a honest desire to know the Truth so I could get a closer relationship with Jesus. A Catholic Monk told me at the age of 20..." Keep seeking you will find what your looking for.." It wasn't until age of 40 that I made my Confirmation in the Catholic Church. And the answers to some questions I still have are slowly being revealed. Be Blessed Keep Seeking You Will Find What Your Looking For. +t+

[@kianoghuz1033]

Consider this: The Catholic church considers the Orthodox church as a valid church with valid saints and a valid priesthood, that is valid Eucharist. If the Catholic church is right, then you are not losing anything going Orthodox. You will be having a rich valid tradition of liturgy, traditions, saints and joint communities that love each other.

[@Mach15-20]

@@kianoghuz1033 No we dont consider them having valid saints. Only pre-schism saints are valid. Totally wrong. Stop being arrogant when you dont know theology. You are just like the protestants who follow their own whims and desires. If you go pseudo-orthodox you will lose your soul in the fires of hell. This is the Catholic Faith which unless a man keep whole and undefiled, he shall perish everlastingly. Fake Catholic.

[@DinoFan83]

are we allowed to eat fish during the 3 pm time period?

[@muriel2267]

Yes

[@adelaalmeyda9934]

Can I drink coffee and water with this fasting? Excellent video thanks

[@maten146]

Yes you can, as long of course as you do not put anything in your coffee. Milk is prohibited during the whole lent, and if you put sugar in your coffee it would be considered as food so you could take it only during the main meal. If you do not put anything in your coffee including sugar then take it whenever you want.

[@adelaalmeyda9934]

Thanks a lot for reply

[@Catmonks7]

👍

[@izabela4405]

What about drinking during fast? I don't mean alcohol. I mean anything in general

[@jessicavazquez9097]

Are you allowed to have fruit during your fast? Or is it just vegetables and legumes?

[@maten146]

Everything except animals and its products (dairy and eggs). Fish are allowed, vegetables are allowed, fruits are allowed, nuts are allowed, chocolate is allowed (as long as there is no milk in it), oil is allowed, even wine is allowed.

[@Mario_11]

@@maten146wait fish is allowed is that not an animal?

[@darrelllee2107]

Many protestants also observe Lent.

[@seansensei10]

Tridentine Mass celebrating Latin Rite still go hardcore

[@erikm7683]

Brother, how can I participate in the fast If I’m literally trying so hard to gain weight?

[@irishandscottish1829]

Fast from something else - like social media/your tv/your phone. My son who suffered anorexia and due to still having ED thoughts despite being weight restored it is not advised by the doctors or Priest for him to fast from food because there is a risk he could slip back into his anorexia. The church permits alternative fasting when your health dictates it is not a good idea to fast - as our bodies are temples from God for the a Holy Spirit to dwell so we should always look after our bodies while making sacrifices for God

[@maten146]

You will not gain wait but you can put a lot of olive oil for instance in your daily meal and eat fatty fish in order to have a minimum of calories.

[@maten146]

Of course, my advice only stand if your will to gain wait is not dictated by health need, if so you can be dispensed from that fast, but you could for instance still follow the abstinence of meat, dairy and eggs.

[@emmetranous9682]

I wish I could but I’m 15 and my parents wouldn’t let me

[@llorenzo582]

Isn’t fish allowed?

[@Rosae333]

I like this traditional fasting but I believe that it can be dangerous when you have diabetes or any other chronic disease impacting metabolism, or an eating disorder. I have a health issue that exarcerbates when fasting (I have Gilberts Syndrome) so sadly, I can't fast for too long 😥For those of you who can do this traditional fasting, God bless you all 🙏✝

[@jtat7122]

Please do not worry, the rules do not apply to people with health issues and with people who need to take care of the patients or need to do heavy works. God bless you.

[@Rosae333]

@@jtat7122 thank you for your message and may God bless you too🙏

[@jtat7122]

@@Rosae333 Thank you and God bless 🙏

[@zomerzim7117]

Is Ash Wednesday in the bible??? I wanna know more about it and the bible verses about it!

[@Triniboyforchrist]

Watch catholic production, on ash Wednesday

[@Julian-qx2ei]

Challenge accepted.

[@GREEENMASTER]

Opps. I’ve been doing it the wrong way 😂

[@jonathanmurti8746]

Does fish count as animal products? 🐟You didn't mention it in the video

[@GiovannaS]

Yes its an animal

[@maten146]

It does not count as an animal and has never been in the Latin rite.

[@triciaworld]

Do you fast 40 days ‼️⛪️⛪️ oh my goodness ‼️

[@leoashura8086]

Instead of a small meal, I will have a massive meal, because I workout and do martial arts, I will need energy ahahah

[@glorytahj]

Does that mean fish too?

[@niftyspiffyguy]

I was hoping he would address this exact question. I can do some research. Currently, I know fish is allowed but idk if that was one of the “relaxed” or given leeways that came later.

[@glorytahj]

@@niftyspiffyguy Yh cuz they said animal products

[@maten146]

Fish has never been prohibited in the Latin rite. Thomas d'Aquinas developed quite a lot on why, you can look it up. But therefore, only animals that are not fish and their products (dairy, eggs) are prohibited, fish on the other hand is allowed.

[@marialuisahernandezraga582]

Are you allowed to have water? A coffee?

[@GiovannaS]

No only for your 1 meal

[@Shelli04]

Traditional fast you can have water

[@picklej5313]

Is olive oil allowed?

[@protestant77]

JESUS said: If ye love ❤️ me keep my commandments ~ John 14:15 🔹THE 10 COMMANDMENTS! 1) Thou shalt not have other god's 2) Thou shalt not make any graven images 3) Thou shalt not take God's name in vain 4) Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy. 👉(NOT SUNDAY!) 5) Honor thy father and mother 6) Thou shalt not kill 7) Thou shalt not commit adultery 8) Thou shalt not steal 9) Thou shalt not bear false witness 10) Thou shalt not covet 🙏🏽Please check this with any HOLY BIBLE! 👉🏼(Exodus 20:3-17)

[@chukulan]

@@protestant77following the commandments is pointless if you're saved by faith alone 😉.

[@505Lucky7]

Since you're not saved by faith alone, i guess it isn't. ​@chukulan

[@protestant77]

@@chukulan NOT if it puts a smile on my Creator!

[@protestant77]

@@chukulan ~ Romans 3:31 Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid! yea, we establish the law.

[@Ben92928]

Wow my fault I’m late to this I’m so disappointed in my self

[@continuing_to_learn]

CSSML

[@Mario_11]

Guys is fish allowed cause im pretty sure thats an animal?😅

[@DenverDias]

The fast I do during Lent is a bit more extreme: Eat only on Sundays. Drink (water) only when the sun is below the horizon.

[@kaseypedroza3175]

Does fish qualify as an animal during black fast?

[@GiovannaS]

Yes

[@maten146]

No it does not and has never been in the latin rite.

[@thesayianjedi6714]

Animal Products are what get you in shape fam

[@EasternRomeOrthodoxy]

🇷🇺☦️🤝✝️Dear & beloved Roman Catholic brothers, I want to ask you to look at this scenario from me, an eastern Roman Orthodox & please tell me if this is acceptable to you, since I want to promote this in my future channel: After Bartholomew is either repented or gone (for causing schism instead of unity - Constantinople fell & Hagia Sophia is still captured so there is no right for supremecy) | ♡ Call for an ecumenical council to heal the Orthodox schism with Constantinople & the others | ♡ Start dialog with the Pope of Rome to start & resolve our old big schism & call for the 1st Catholic Orthodox Ecumenical Council for final resolution | ♡ Establish the Justinianus vision of the Pentrachy (Rome will have the supremacy yet infallibility will apply only to all Latin churches & Patriarch Kirill & Constantinople will be the 2nd in power as 2 heads of all the eastern Churches - 1 for Greeks & 1 for Slavs, and if the 2 heads collide they will appeal to the Pope to solve any matter) | ♡ Russia seizes the 1st opportunity, after solving the ukrainian issue, to take back Constantinople making it our "eastern Vatican" & unite it with Rome again & restoring Hagia Sophia as our central holy Church again | ♡ Call for the 2st Catholic Orthodox Ecumenical Council to cleanse the heretics & schismatics from both our churches & call for the Orientalists to repent & return into communion with the Great Church

[@Vegetatheprince9282]

He brought up no bible verses he just explained what the Catholic Church teaches and tells them what to do absolutely no bible scriptures question should we follow the Catholic Church Or Jesus and if you say Jesus then follow what the Bible teaches I beg you my brothers and sisters