Concerning Fasting
Ignatius presents fasting as the foundation that supports prayer and watchfulness. He discusses moderation in food and its effect on thought, desire and the struggle against the passions, returning to Adam’s commandment in Paradise.
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English edition · Orthodox Life2.2, March-April1951
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Key themes
- Fasting and prayer
- Temperance
Questions for your reading
- Why does Ignatius call a rule concerning the stomach a rule concerning the mind?
