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  1. The Liturgist

    The Orthodox View on Fasting

    With Lent approaching, one book of relevance that graces my liturgical library is the celebrated translation of the Lenten Triodion, which is a service book and hymnal used by the Orthodox Church during the three Sundays before the Great Lent, during the Fast ifself, and Holy Week, concluding...
  2. J

    Fasting

    Hi, at times I feel urges to fast (food), for something I pray for each day. I am underweight however, although not significantly so. It would be useful to hear if anyone has any thoughts around whether to do so or not. Thanks so much.
  3. Pearl7

    My father is drinking again

    He used to drink for almost 20 years, when God made a miracle. Lots of people were praying and fasting for him to stop, and he suddenly had a health problem and was told to stop drinking or he will die. His liver was very damaged, he then for 6 years didn't drink. The change was great but he...
  4. G

    Fasting Advice (Beginner)

    Hi everyone! New here, so nice to meet you :) I saw the opportunity to post this, which I've been wondering about for about a year. But I've been too chicken to try it that I would end up doing it wrong and giving up. And then I'd feel kind of horrible for giving up. Hoping for some advice from...
  5. Michael

    China's 500-meter FAST radio telescope is now operational

    https://phys.org/news/2020-01-china-meter-fast-radio-telescope.html