Ramadan, the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and the most holy, began on Nov. 27 this ...

Fasting and feasting Pencil Preaching for Friday, February 24, 2023. Spirituality. Pencil Preaching. by Pat Marrin. View Author Profile [email protected]. Join the Conversation.

Find today’s readings here. The practice of fasting appears in both readings today. It is a challenging topic; although fasting appears throughout the Bible as a pious practice, no clear ...

Purim is a festive holiday, also without a work restriction, near the end of winter. It commemorates the narrow Jewish escape from destruction recorded in the Book of Esther. Haman, an early Hitler in ...

“When I will bring them to the land that I promised their forefathers, flowing with milk and honey and they will eat and be satisfied and thrive….” (Devarim 31, 20). The commentaries give ...

Lent is a 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving, held in preparation for the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. This year, Lent begins on March 5 and ends on April 17.

Along with fasting, one needs to maintain a schedule of exercise. Long walks, yoga, pranayama and breathing practices like Sudarshan Kriya help in the restoration of balance in the system.

These students ate so early because they take part in Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, during which Muslims observe a time of fasting, prayer and reflection. The point of Ramadan ...

At this time, Lent lasted 46 days consisting of 40 days of fasting where only one meal and no meat was allowed, with the exception of six Sundays considered "feast days." ...