Hungry together. (Ramadan-style fasting)

From: Commonweal | Date: February 14, 1997| Author: | Copyright information

The Catholic church must instruct its faithful to re-think their concept of fasting. Although many see the Lenten practice as useless, fasting based on Islamic practices build solidarity and resolve and are clearly defined, balanced and rewarding, and not health-threatening.

Fasting Ramadan style

For the last two Years during Lent, I have been practicing a loose version of the Islamic fast. I decided on this method of fasting after listening to Muslims of my acquaintance describe their observance of the month of Ramadan (which ended this year on February 8). For thirty days, devout ...

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