In a small way, fasting promotes social justice.”Ģ. The poor were considered to be on a permanent fast.įather Michael writes, “Fasting, thus, draws people closer to one another by allowing the well fed to taste the hunger of the poor, and the poor to enjoy the food of the rich.
In the times of Christ, the food not eaten by those fasting was given to the poor. While on earth, Jesus honored the religious practice of fasting while still inviting his followers to dig deeper for a more spiritual experience. If you’ve ever wondered what fasting includes, what you can’t eat, and on what days to fast, you’re not alone.įather Michael tells readers to look to Christ for the ultimate way to fast – and it involves more of the heart and less of the letter of the law. Lent brings up plenty of opportunities for this fasting business. Here’s what Father Michael has to say about the questions Catholics never thought to ask: We picked our five favorite questions to give you a teaser of the book’s content. Father Michael Kerper’s new book, A Priest Answers 27 Questions You Never Thought to Ask is a great read for inquisitive minds who want to know more about the faith. If you have questions about Catholicism, there’s a book you need to see.
And just when you’ve thought you know everything there is to know about Catholicism, a new question springs up begging to be answered. Everyone has had moments where they’ve questioned what Catholics are doing and why. If you’ve had questions about the Catholic faith, you’re not alone.
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