This is the fasting that I wish: not turning your back on your own

This from the Bible, specifically from Isaiah 58:7. In this verse, the prophet Isaiah is speaking about true fasting, which is not just abstaining from food, but also involves acts of kindness and compassion towards others. The phrase "not turning your back on your own" means not ignoring the needs of those who are close to you or in your community. It emphasizes the importance of caring for and supporting those who are in need, rather than focusing solely on one's own spiritual practices.

In Catholic teachings, the verse from Isaiah 58:7 is an example of the importance of charity and service to others. The Catholic Church teaches that true fasting involves not only abstaining from food, but also acts of charity and service to others. This verse emphasizes the importance of caring for and supporting those who are in need, rather than focusing solely on one's own spiritual practices.

To put this verse into daily life examples, Catholics can practice charity and service to others by volunteering at a local soup kitchen, donating to a charity, or simply being kind and compassionate to those around them. Catholics can also practice fasting during Lent, a time of penance and preparation for Easter, by abstaining from certain foods or activities and using the time and resources saved to help others. By practicing charity and service to others, Catholics can follow the example of Jesus Christ, who taught that the greatest commandment is to love God and love one's neighbor as oneself.

Jesus loves me. Say it out loud.

Say it again Jesus loves me.


You are never alone. God Bless Brother Philip

Philip@clevelandbenedictines.org

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