Category Archives: 01. Definition

Fasting and Exorcism

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Brother M

And when he was come into the house, his disciples asked him privately, Why could not we cast him [the evil spirit] out? And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting … Continue reading →

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Abstinence and Fasting

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Brother M

Successful indeed are the believers Those who humble themselves in their prayers; And who keep aloof from what is vain, Who are active in deeds of charity; Who abstain from sex, except from their wives or those whom their right … Continue reading →

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Fasting vs. Abnegation

Posted on September 25, 2007 by Brother M

Nevertheless they did fast and pray oft, and did wax stronger and stronger in their humility, and firmer and firmer in the faith of Christ, unto the filling their souls with joy and consolation, yea, even to the purifying and … Continue reading →

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Ascetic Comfort

Posted on September 24, 2007 by Brother M

Always think of Me, be devoted to Me, worship Me, and bow down to Me. Thus uniting yourself with Me by setting Me as the supreme goal and the sole refuge, you shall certainly come to Me. [Bhagavad Gita 9.34]. … Continue reading →

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Cosmic vs. Cosmetics

Posted on September 21, 2007 by Brother M

And I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes. [Daniel 9:3] Health and beauty have become synonymous. Pharmacies and supermarkets are cluttered with products that offer to make … Continue reading →

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World’s #1 Faster

Posted on September 20, 2007 by Brother M

Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But thou, when thou fastest, … Continue reading →

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