Pints With Aquinas Fasting Makes a Comeback | Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.
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Apr 22, 2024 Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., an expert on Catholic fasting, discusses the revival of fasting in secular culture, emphasizing its role in temperance and spiritual growth. He explores the virtues of temperance, fasting, and abstinence in Christian life, highlighting their significance in disciplining desires and prioritizing spiritual growth over material indulgence.
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Fasting and Temperance
- Fasting is connected to the virtue of temperance, which moderates our desires for sensory goods like food and drink.
- Temperance involves abstinence (food/drink), sobriety (intoxicating drink), and chastity (sexual intercourse).
Fasting as an Act of Abstinence
- Fasting is an act of abstinence, a key part of temperance, focusing on reasonable food intake.
- It's not about constant fasting but using it as a tool, like martyrdom for fortitude or virginity for chastity.
Fasting as Medicine
- Fasting acts as a medicine, addressing disordered desires for things good or not good for us.
- It helps manage the effects of original sin, expanding our spiritual focus.