Fasting, more questions...about to begin

[compactdiss]

Hello,
I had made a previous post about fasting. Since it is nearing midnight I had some more questions to ask. I’m about to begin my fast.
I understand the CCC says that we can just give something up, I guess it is not necessary to just drink water and eat bread but that is what I intend to do.
How about coffee?

 

[Joysong]

I would recommend that you use a product with natural juice in order to keep your glucose levels high enough. The only brand I know of that has pure juice and little sodium is “Juicy Juice.” I have used this rather than just water since it keeps up your strength to work.

 

[Patchunky]

Also remember that you are not supposed to fast if you are pregnant, nursing or have a medical condition that will cause your health to be in jeopardy by fasting.

If you do have any of the above, your fasting defeats it’s intended purpose.

Hope this helps…

 

[C_S_P_B]

Fasting is very powerful. It can transform you, your prayers and whoever you fast for.

Here are two good articles on men fasting for their wives.
osv.com/periodicals/show-article.asp?pid=786
zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=43662

Also check out www.e5men.com

Keep Colossians 1**:**24 in mind so you may unite your suffering with Christ’s to participate in your redemption and that of those you love by offering your suffering on their behalf.
usccb.org/nab/bible/colossians/colossians1.htm

 

[compactdiss]

My question is now on bread.

What type of bread do you eat?
I was in the supermarket yesterday and there was sourdough, raisin, whole wheat grain, parisian, boule.

What type of bread is acceptable? I would think something like raisin wouldn’t be because you are not eating bread alone.

Thanks-

 

[mercygate]

compactdiss:

What type of bread is acceptable? I would think something like raisin wouldn’t be because you are not eating bread alone.

Thanks-

The Hermits of Bethlehem in the Heart of Jesus fast on B&W every Wednesday. The bread they are currently using is a dark grain bread with currents and nuts in it. Very substantial.

I find that a B&W fast with a dense, dark bread is more workable than with white bread. I get light-headed and stupid on white bread but can make it through the day better with a more nutrient-laden bread.

The HBHJ are permitted black coffee or tea on B&W days but for me, just as for the eucharistic fast, “water” means WATER: not coffee. Not juice. Not anything that would not be identified as water by a common-sense observer.

These things are not etched in stone. Pick your parameters and stick to them. The key is to make the offering of self. For example, if you decide that for your fast you will eat nothing at all but will drink juice, then THAT is your fast. If you decide to eat nothing but fruit and raw vegetables for three days, then THAT is your fast. Be patient with yourself and set goals that, together with the Holy Spirit, you are relatively certain you can achieve. Later you can work your way up to tougher things as the Spirit directs and requires…

 

[johnq]

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