tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18436952.post113650488321982864..comments2023-04-05T08:43:04.407-07:00Comments on Spruce Island: grumbling (but only from my stomach)Fr. Justin (Edward)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02552984147798120208noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18436952.post-1136522499505487122006-01-05T20:41:00.000-08:002006-01-05T20:41:00.000-08:00I am always somewhat confused by the "strict fast"...I am always somewhat confused by the "strict fast" days. It depends who you talk to and what Church your a part of. I think there's different traditions in different Churches.<BR/><BR/>If it's a Vesperal Liturgy - yes - you fast. As Fr. Lawrence says, at least from 12:00 pm until after Liturgy. However, if you do not have a Vesperal Liturgy but Vigil - as we had at the Cathedral - I'm not sure what to do.<BR/><BR/>Personally, on those days where it says "strict fast" on the calendar, I try to eat as little as possible. When there's Vesperal Liturgies, I also try to eat as little as possible. I find it helps me to be more aware and receptive to beauty of the Feast.<BR/><BR/>Anyhow - talk to Fr. Lawrence about it. He's your man.Enthymemosishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14178573270247251221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18436952.post-1136508017458335962006-01-05T16:40:00.000-08:002006-01-05T16:40:00.000-08:00I think so, its like sunday morning, so if you fas...I think so, its like sunday morning, so if you fast before liturgy, do it today too, if not, maybe not. but, I am just a baby orthodork, an answer from a spiritual elder may help...meaning pretty much anyone here except me.Mr. Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08021241425587080245noreply@blogger.com