Some people skip meals to lose weight. Others fast as part of a detox. Still others do it just because they feel like they’re too busy to stop and eat. But for Christians, there’s the practice of ...

There are diets, and then there are strict diets. And then, there's the Daniel Fast. Technically, the Daniel Fast is not a diet, but rather a 21-day period of prayer and partial fasting practiced by ...

"What are you giving up for Lent?" is a question Catholics direct at each other this time of year. "Giving up" usually applies to food, in keeping with the church’s ancient practice of fasting. We ...

(RNS) — While fasting is a time-honored way to observe Lent, another ancient tradition concerns being nourished by the Word of God. (RNS) — “What are you giving up for Lent?” is a question Catholics ...