Do You Fast?

It is a well known fact that the Roman Catholics often fast, especially during the Lenten season. But why do they do this? Why dont we practice such things? To first of all know what the Roman Catholics believe and practice ,I will give you part of an announcement found in the February 28, 1952 issue of the Western Michigan Catholic Magazine. Regulations on Fast and Abstinence To foster the spirit of penance and of reparation for sin, to encourage self-denial and mortification and to guide...