St. Martin's Fast

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Tomorrow is the beginning of St. Martin’s Fast, which goes from November 12 through Christmas. Do any of you plan on doing this? For more information, please go to the Confranternity of Penintents website.
 
mommyof4 said:
Tomorrow is the beginning of St. Martin’s Fast, which goes from November 12 through Christmas. Do any of you plan on doing this? For more information, please go to the Confranternity of Penintents website.
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O yes. But things have changed since the days of The Black Fast, so that fasting does not damage the body, which is also The Temple Of The Holy Spirit. Indeed, by current Church standards, I fast six days a week, throughout the year. Dinner and supper only, with meat or fish at dinner only.

And ONLY with permission of my Physician, and following her directions and orders to make sure my restricted food intake is still healthy
 
Andruschak said:
O yes. But things have changed since the days of The Black Fast, so that fasting does not damage the body, which is also The Temple Of The Holy Spirit. Indeed, by current Church standards, I fast six days a week, throughout the year. Dinner and supper only, with meat or fish at dinner only.

And ONLY with permission of my Physician, and following her directions and orders to make sure my restricted food intake is still healthy
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I had a feeling you’d respond to this one, Harry. 🙂 I’m not a member of the Confraternity, but I’m trying to do a small penance during this time, too. I’m not doing anything as strict as what you and the other penitents do, though.

I’ll bet the cats like it on fish night at your house. 😉
 
Seeing as how I am not a member of the Confraternity of Penitents and do not plan to be, I think I’ll follow this part of the directions:
All other penitents, who have not yet completed Lesson 10 of their second Novice year, could also embrace some sort of penance during the Fast of Saint Martin, to keep the spirit of the Pre-Christmas Fast. **Some suggestions might be to give up sweets during the Fast of Saint Martin or to pray a decade of the Rosary daily for the intentions of the Holy Father. ** Those wishing to observe the Fast, yet not yet obligated to do so, could discuss possible penances with their spiritual directors and/or their Regional Ministers.
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mommyof4 said:
I had a feeling you’d respond to this one, Harry. 🙂 I’m not a member of the Confraternity, but I’m trying to do a small penance during this time, too. I’m not doing anything as strict as what you and the other penitents do, though.

I’ll bet the cats like it on fish night at your house. 😉
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Four fish dinners a week; Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. BUT, no, the cats do not get human food, not even fish, and especially not tuna. Fluffy and Silver are 13 years old, and I keep them on a strict diet formulated for senior cats.
 
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Seeing as how I am not a member of the Confraternity of Penitents and do not plan to be, I think I’ll follow this part of the directions:
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A good idea! In my case, I need to spend less time on the computer playing games:rolleyes:
 
what are the details of the fast? are they the same as for Lent?

the two smaller meals together equal the larger meal.

giving up something specific i.e. coffee, sugar.

no meat on Fridays

I’d love to do a fast. I visited Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament on Friday and got a nudging to do a fast & penance. But then, what about Thanksgiving?🤷
 
RachelsAlumni said:
what are the details of the fast? are they the same as for Lent?

the two smaller meals together equal the larger meal.

giving up something specific i.e. coffee, sugar.

no meat on Fridays

I’d love to do a fast. I visited Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament on Friday and got a nudging to do a fast & penance. But then, what about Thanksgiving?🤷
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First of all, unless you are a member of the confraternity, you are under no obligation to do this, so enjoy Thanksgiving. But as Sr. Sally suggested, you may want to give something up, like sweets, pop, or whatever you feel called to do. But if you “slip up,” don’t worry- it’s not binding. I think I’m going to go over my budget and try to cut out unnecessary spending, and try to say some extra prayers each day for the Holy Father’s prayer intentions.
 
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