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I want to start the month right by observing 'Fasting' this Lenten Season. A little fact on Catholic Lenten Season and Fasting:  Lent is the season of penance and prayer before Easter. It starts every year on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday, the day before Easter Sunday. Ash Wednesday 2014 falls on March 5, 2014, and Holy Saturday 2014 falls on April 19, 2014. What is Fasting? Fasting means self-denial by going without food for a period of time. Fasting may be total or partial -- avoiding certain foods or eating smaller than normal quantities. The origin of fasting as a religious practice is unclear, but both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible mention a number of instances of fasting for various reasons. Reasons for Fasting Distress and Grief Loss of appetite is a natural reaction in times of distress, grief and mourning, and fasting was considered appropriate at these times. David fasted as a sign of grief when Abner was murdered (2...

I have been attending Victory Christian Fellowship since I was 3rd year college. I was just accidentally invited by a friend of mine, and from then on, I find myself constantly going back. I really enjoy their way of praising and worshiping God. Every year, they would have a 7-day prayer and fasting. Believe that God will allow victories and breakthroughs in every area of our life throughout the year. Even Jesus fasted before. Remember those 40 days and 40 nights when he fasted in the desert? Its like a form of sacrifice. This year, I'm joining them. Here is the link of the manual we will actually use. It has the guidelines and all the things you need to know about the fasting and the reasons why we're doing it. Prayer and Fasting 2011 Manual I really hope I can make it through the 7 day without eating anything. With God's will, I know I can. XOXO ♥