Catholic bishops urge day of fasting to protest insurance mandate

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Our Archbishop already asked for one extra day a week. I would say celebrate your birthday another day - I will be my birthday falls on my fasting day. No big deal some things are more important. I had the chance to be born. I want Catholic institutions to be able to stay open.
 
joanofarc2008 said:
Our Archbishop already asked for one extra day a week. I would say celebrate your birthday another day - I will be my birthday falls on my fasting day. No big deal some things are more important. I had the chance to be born. I want Catholic institutions to be able to stay open.
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I totally agree and have no problem offering it up.
 
Is this nationwide or just for Pennsylvania? I will participate either way but it would be awesome if Bishops in other states follow suit with this idea…
 
what are the rules covering fasting for a diabetic? I need to eat at least some food.
 
cajunhillbilly said:
what are the rules covering fasting for a diabetic? I need to eat at least some food.
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There are other ways you can fast besides fasting from food. You can fast from media, you can fast from CAF , you can fast from online games, etc. Fasting is all about denying yourself while in prayer.
 
TrueLight said:
There are other ways you can fast besides fasting from food. You can fast from media, you can fast from CAF , you can fast from online games, etc. Fasting is all about denying yourself while in prayer.
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Never thought of other options. I always associated fasting with denying myself food. Will have to think on where I can fast instead of food.
 
I’m just saying since you have a medical condition, maybe you can do a sort of spiritual fast, not that all fasting shouldn’t be done for spiritual reasons anyway. I’m only basing this on my opinion.
 
cajunhillbilly said:
what are the rules covering fasting for a diabetic? I need to eat at least some food.
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People with medical conditions are exempt from fasting however the definition of fasting is one full meal and two small meals the sum of which should not be more than the one full meal. Depending on your diabetes this is something you may be able to work out but should do so with your doctor.
 
I agree that this is a great idea. I would love to see the USSCB come out and make it a national request.
 
baylee said:
I agree that this is a great idea. I would love to see the USSCB come out and make it a national request.
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I believe that is already the case.I just read can article in my local Catholic Register,from our auxiliary bishop on this very thing.👍
 
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