tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post4540124211672291474..comments2024-03-25T17:55:06.688-06:00Comments on Thankful Me: Blogging Buffet: M is for MormonKristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-82159001611852103392016-04-20T12:57:47.398-06:002016-04-20T12:57:47.398-06:00Fasting serves several purposes: by refraining fro...Fasting serves several purposes: by refraining from food and drink for 24 hours (usually starting a fast after dinner on Saturday night and breaking the fast with Sunday's dinner), we put aside physical things to focus more on the spiritual. We are encouraged to give a generous fast offering (at least the cost of the 2 missed meals) to donate to those who are in need. Those who might not be able to physically fast for 24 hours due to medical issues, etc., are still encouraged to adapt the fast to their circumstances--maybe not as long, maybe just plain types of food--it is up to the individual to determine what the fast is to them. Our Sunday sacrament meeting on Fast Sunday does not have assigned speakers--it is open for anyone to stand up and briefly share their thoughts. Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-16789600665897783002016-04-20T12:40:04.435-06:002016-04-20T12:40:04.435-06:00Thanks. It could have been a bit more clear; it&#...Thanks. It could have been a bit more clear; it's actually one day of fasting for two meals. Nothing to eat or drink, generally the first Sunday of the month. We are encouraged to give a generous fast offering.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-19949666278209504482016-04-18T20:51:50.020-06:002016-04-18T20:51:50.020-06:00It's a really great graphic! And I didn't ...It's a really great graphic! And I didn't know about the fasting, either. I do know that every Mormon I have ever known has been very kind and very family oriented, including you!Dyanne @ I Want Backsieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946323852124525597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-12677608696358875792016-04-17T09:35:28.515-06:002016-04-17T09:35:28.515-06:00That graphic is wonderful. The one thing I absolut...That graphic is wonderful. The one thing I absolutely did not know was about the 2 days of fasting. I think that is a wonderful idea. Thanks for sharing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11765055414561998856noreply@blogger.com