Fasting has become a popular fad for people employing a new diet, but for religious people, fasting takes on a depth of spiritual meaning. Today I sit down with Fr. Peter Adrian, Norbertine priest and chef, to discuss why Christians fast during Lent, the ancient Christian traditions of fasting, the physical and spiritual benefits of fasting, the importance of prudence, and why Christians ought to fast intentionally. Follow St Michael's Abbey: https://theabbotscircle.com/ Join our Locals community: https://lilarose.locals.com/ A big thank you to today's Sponsors: Amen App: Download this awesome prayer app for FREE!: https://amenapp.org/pray?utm_source=lilarose&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=amn-promo-brand&utm_content=amn-promo-brand_screen_lila-rose-podcast-ad Good Ranchers: Good Ranchers: https://go.goodranchers.com/lila Purchase your American Meat Delivered through February 29th, and use code LILA to get 4YEARS of FREE BACON! EveryLife: https://www.everylife.com Buy diapers from an amazing pro-life diaper company and use code LILA and get 10% off!