Why Do We Fast? A Catholic Perspective | How to Lent Ep. 3

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Does anyone really like fasting? Probably not many of us...but it's an essential part of our Lenten practice and we know we ought to get better at it! How can we come to a better understanding of fasting? In this episode of How To Lent, join Solenne Santiago, Augustine Institute professors, priests, and religious to learn more about the act of fasting. How does it deepen our spiritual life? Is it just about giving up chocolate? Find out now in this episode! #CatholicFaith #Lent #HowtoLent #Fasting #AugustineInstitute ▶️ Buy the mini journal Lent: Coming to Christ, get 3 months of Formed FREE: https://bit.ly/4gbyrOu ▶️ Get a FREE 7-day trial of Formed: https://bit.ly/4gHs3P4 ▶️ Check out the Augustine Institute: https://bit.ly/3i4kXcf 00:00 Saying no in a world of instant gratification 00:51 Does anyone ACTUALLY like fasting? 02:18 What is Fasting? And why no meat? 03:33 The filet-o-fish is Catholic 04:30 What’s the point of fasting? 07:08 Is fasting just about food? 07:48 Fasting is uncomfortable! 08:36 What should I fast from? 10:32 Where do I go from here? 11:23 Use these tools this Lent! *CREDITS* _Directed and Hosted by:_ Solenne Santiago _Produced by:_ Emily Ashman _Executive Producer:_ Kevin Mallory _Director of Photography:_ Jorge Paredes _Edited by:_ Jacob Woodward _Motion Graphics Designer:_ Alex Evens _Director of Content Development:_ Scott Hefelfinger _VP of Content:_ Taylor Kemp _Spiritual Directors:_ Rev. Scott Bailey / Rev. Luke Barder, O.P. / Very Rev. Chris Martin, V.E. / Mother Maria-Michael Newe, O.S.B. _Augustine Institute Professors:_ Dr. Scott Hefelfinger / Dr. Elizabeth Klein / Dr. Christopher Mooney / Dr. Carl Vennerstrom _Interview Participants:_ Joshua Abraham / Emily Ashman / Jon Ervin / Elizabeth Felix / Katie Hampton / Erik Hesla / Justin Leddick / Katie McGinty / Jordan Pacheco / Jorge Paredes / Lisa Patterson / Jeanne Reed / Marina Renzi / Brandt Siegfried / Kathleen Stubbs / Gina Warner / Mike Weissert / Kate Wigand / Jacob Woodward _Casting:_ Emily Ashman / Solenne Santiago _Production Operations:_ Alexandra Tilton / Gina Warner / Andrew Brinker _Content Development:_ Matt Mussoline _Camera Operators:_ Jorge Paredes / David Bratnick / Solenne Santiago / Jacob Woodward / Emily Ashman _Lighting, Grip & Electric:_ Jorge Paredes / Jacob Woodward / David Bratnick _Location Audio:_ Emily Ashman / Sean Hanus / Madison McAllister / Marina Renzi / Justin Leddick _Assistant Editor:_ Solenne Santiago _Motion Graphics Supervisor:_ Jon Ervin _Audio Mixer:_ Kelly Kramarik _Colorist:_ Jacob Woodward _Logo Design:_ Alex Evens _Special Thanks:_ St. Thomas More Catholic Church - Centennial, CO / St. Dominic Catholic Church - Denver, CO / Abbey of St. Walburga - Virginia Dale, CO / Benedictine Nuns of the Abbey of St. Walburga / Harrison Cole _Crafted by Augustine Institute Studios in Greenwood Village, Colorado_ ▶ Check out the Augustine Institute: https://bit.ly/3i4kXcf ▶ Get a FREE 7-day trial of Formed https://watch.formed.org/checkout/subscribe/purchase ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ FIND ANSWERS ON SOCIAL: ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🔔 SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: https://www.youtube.com/c/AugustineInstitute ▶ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AugustineInst ▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/augustineinst/ ▶ Formed Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/FormedCatholic