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Fasting

Catholic Customs

The Prayerbook states there are days of fasting or abstinence throughout the year, and there are surprising amount of them.

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‘Let them deny themselves’

Catholic Customs

Orthodox Christianity says that the purpose of our human existence is not self-satisfaction and unfettered individual freedom, but rather to serve God our Creator.

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‘When you give alms’

Catholic Customs

So almsgiving is a necessary part of our Christian life according to our Lord.

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The Sign of the Cross

Catholic Customs

The early Christians involved their whole person in prayer, including their body.