34 reactions · 22 shares | “I invite everyone to make March 2, Ash Wednesday, a day of fasting for peace. I encourage believers in a special way to devote themselves intensely to prayer and fasting on that day. May the Queen of Peace protect the world from the folly of war." -Pope Francis  Prayer : https://www.cssrao.com/bread4today/?id=2840 | Bread 4 Today | Facebook

161 reactions · 11 shares | The Great Fast The traditional way of fasting and abstinence in the Catholic Church: Eating only bread and water for the whole 40 days of Lent. And the purpose? To subdue (to conquer, bring under control, or to tame) the appetite for food that would hopefully lead to one subduing the other appetites (e.g. lust and pride) as well. | Jeffrey Dawa Habado | Facebook