The Four Chambers-Fasting

WEEK 1: Fasting

We invite you for each of the four weeks of Advent into a new spiritual practice. For the first week of Advent we invite you to the spiritual practice of fasting. Fasting is a way to unite ourselves to Jesus’ suffering. Consider offering a fast one day a week from something that you will feel. Fasting looks different for each person, we invite you to fast from something meaningful, impactful, and also simple. For example, one day a week, fast from…

† Social media

† Going out to eat

† Drinking alcohol or a favorite food

† Using condiments, seasonings, or sugar in your food or drink

† Or, whatever you feel called to in prayer

Fasting is a practice that magnifies our prayer. It is an essential spiritual tool for us to deepen our faith, help us to prepare for Liturgical Feasts, obtain mastery over our instincts, and freedom of heart.