What is it to do fasting and abstinence? And, when do I do it? [Catholic/Orthodox Caucus]

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[Salvation]

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[louisa]

My family and I are new to the eastern orthodox religion but very grateful that we have found our way home. We were roman catholic and only saw the hypocrisy and the divisions that only come from a church that itself has left its first way which was of Christ. I saw the Catholic church as a power miser, only going after those things that give power. I am enjoying the fruits of a beautiful fast that is expected at the Lenten season, in the Orthodox church. We are celebrating as a community for the first time in the unity of Christ. He is truly risen!
When I found how the Roman Church had actually schismed from their true roots, It all made sense to me as to how the other offshoots, baptists, Lutherans, etc. would have come out of them. I am praying that the Western Catholic Church will eventually come to their senses and return home as they should. The great fast is no meat or egg or dairy for forty days.

[Salvation]

I’m sorry you felt that way about the Catholic Church. I don’t see those traits at all.

My priest is willing to serve one and all.