MERGED: Ash Wednesday/Lent Fasting Questions

[Kathrin]

Tomorrow I want to fast from food completely. One reason is for lent, obviously. The second reason being for a personal prayer request. I am asking God to help me with something and I want all the help and graces that I can get. My question is; does anyone have any information on how to abstain from food completely? Does the Church have any guidelines?

I’m also concerned that if I do abstain from food completely, that I may pass out or my sugar might bottom out or something. (I’m not diabetic by the way). So could I fast with the exception of maybe a few granola bars?

Any help or advice would be nice. I want to do this tomorrow. And I ask that you join me in prayer for this personal prayer request. Thanks and God bless you all!

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As far as I know, risking one’s health is not along with Church teachings at all…?!

I would strongly recommend talking to a priest about this if you want to try it again. Or a doctor of medicine.
Even Fast Days are not abstaining from ALL food, one meal and two light snacks are allowed.

 

[Seeker2013]

Why not try providing service or assistance to others or extra prayers if you realistically are already essentially fasting or cannot for health reasons. Giving what you can other than money is consistent with the spirit of Lent. Just a suggestion .