"What are you giving up for Lent?" is a question Catholics direct at each other this time of year. "Giving up" usually applies to food, in keeping with the church’s ancient practice of fasting. We ...

Fasting goes beyond giving up food. It is a spiritual practice that brings peace, clarity, and a deeper connection with God, plus surprising benefits for your mind, heart, and life. “I would simply ...

(RNS) — While fasting is a time-honored way to observe Lent, another ancient tradition concerns being nourished by the Word of God. (RNS) — “What are you giving up for Lent?” is a question Catholics ...