Beliefs & Practices

Learn about religious beliefs and practices expressed through prayer, worship, meditation, fasting, pilgrimage, ethics, devotion, sacraments, and ritual life.

The Role of Fasting in the Modern Christian Life

The Role of Fasting in the Modern Christian Life

For many Christians today, fasting feels like an ancient, almost irrelevant practice — something reserved for monks or those on extreme spiritual journeys. In a world obsessed with comfort, convenience, and instant gratification, the idea of denying ourselves food or other pleasures can seem impractical or even foolish. Perhaps you’ve tried fasting before but gave […]