Part 3/8:
Historical Context of Fasting
The author provides a historical overview of fasting practices within the Church, noting that many past regulations have changed or been removed. For instance, it used to be required to abstain from meat every Friday throughout the year and to fast every day during Lent. Some still follow these practices voluntarily, and the exploration of these historical elements enriches the reader’s understanding of the tradition and evolution of fasting in the Church.