Should we do fast?

[Pathway2]

Knowing that Christ died for our sins. why Do we need to do matters like fasting, and other forms of Penance?

 

[Angel_Gabriel]

We fast primarily to detach from earthly pleasures and desires…to focus more on God. God doesn’t need our fasting…but it benefits us.

 

[hymin]

“…penance results from faith, hope, and charity” (STh III, q. 85, a. 6, sc.) “The first commandment embraces faith, hope, and charity. When we say ‘God’ we confess a constant, unchangeable being, always the same, faithful and just, without any evil. It follows that we must necessarily accept his words and have complete faith in him and acknowledge his authority. He is almighty, merciful, and infinitely beneficent.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2086) Jesus said, “unless you shall do penance, you shall all likewise perish.” (Lk 13:3)

 

[Kei]

The merits apply to every person. However, we have to take up of those merits.
Paul says something about suffering for what is lacking in Christ’s sufferings. Well, what IS lacking in Christ’s sufferings? Our own! For our sake and the sake of the whole world, we should embrace suffering.