#171: The Straight Goods On Fasting—Father Hezekias Carnazzo (Free Version)

Catholics of the Eastern persuasion take fasting seriously. It looms large in their approach to penitential Seasons in the Church’s calendar. Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo (formerly Deacon Sabatino) founded the Institute of Catholic Culture, and has since served as its Executive Director. He also serves as the Director of the Office of Catechesis and Evangelization for the Melkite Greek Catholic Eparchy of Newton. And is the father of seven.

He is convinced that the sense of apathy and misunderstanding toward the great benefits of fasting has got to change. Fasting not only has health benefits but it is badly needed today for Christians who desire to grow and self-mastery and love of Christ. Listen in!

In this episode you will learn

• the biblical roots of fasting
•  the relationship between physical hunger and metaphysical hunger for God
•  how Catholics can get out of the “indispensable daily minimum” approach to fasting
•  the lessons you learn quickly when fasting
•  personal examples of the power of fasting
•  how a secular mindset is currently more disposed to fasting through things like the Keto Diet than is the mindset of the majority of Catholics
•  why all of human life is a Lenten season

Resources mentioned in this episode

• The Holy Bible
• Institute of Catholic Culture website

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