Fasting is a way of self-control, so much necessary to control our desires, which we know aren’t always good. Fasting itself is not the end, but a means to change and become a better person in all regards.
Controlled fasting, accompanied by prayer, quickly brings you to the frontiers of dispassion. At this point you attain greater humility. “Your great humility releases the spring of tears within you and you bum with love for God,” writes 11th century Byzantine theologian and saint Niketas Stethatos.
“When you have reached this state, you enter the peace of the Spirit that transcends every dauntless intellect (cf. Phil.4:7) and through love you are united to God,” he adds.
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