The Power of Fasting – Feb 19 – Homily – Fr Terrance

 

Fr Terrance gives the homily at Bloomington, IN on Feb 19, 2021, on how the fasting of Lent is very powerful for our spiritual development in preparation for the joy of Easter.
0:00 introduction: Lent is the Season for fasting, Matthew 9:14-15
0:21 - Three pillars of Lenten Spiritual practice Prayer, Fasting, almsgiving
0:58 - almsgiving, is works of mercy, both physical and spiritual
1:20 - Fasting also two aspects, physical and spiritual, Isaiah 58:1-9
2:11 - Corporal, physical is sacrifice and to master ourselves and open up to God
3:34 - Fasting as a petition to God to hear prayer.
3:48 - Obedience befits Penance, Consult spiritual director before more severe physical penance
4:28 - Spiritual fast - giving up things we like, tv, phone calls
4:52 - Fasting from critical thoughts toward others
5:10 - Interior Silence: Mother Theresa, beginning of prayer is silence, Pslam 37:7
6:04 - Restrain our first impulse, is it from our Lord?
7:38 - Purify our inner life, avoiding sin

Ave Maria!

Mass: Friday after Ash Wednesday - Wkdy
Readings:  - http://usccb.org/bible/readings/021921.cfm
1st: isa 58:1-9
Resp: psa 51:3-4, 5-6, 18-19 0
Gsp: mat 9:14-15

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