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The Sacred Art of Fasting by Thomas Ryan5/22/2023 ![]() But fasting doesn't have to be intimidating. It is a wellspring for the spiritually dry, a compass for the spiritually lost, and inner nourishment for the spiritually hungry."-from chapter 9Though fasting is practiced in some form by nearly every faith tradition throughout the world, it is often seen as scary or something only for monastic life. It is a discipline of self-restraint, a ritual of purification, and a sanctuary for offerings of atonement. It is an invitation to awareness, a call to compassion for the needy, a cry of distress, and a song of joy. ![]() ![]() ![]() Open your mind and heart and discover how the sacred art of fasting can strengthen your spiritual appetite"Fasting as a religious act increases our sensitivity to that mystery always and everywhere present to us. ![]()
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