When the Faithful Fast: Quote Cited in Holy Father's Letter for Lent

Jesus Prays and Fasts

Saint Peter Chrysologus writes: "Fasting is the soul of prayer, mercy is the lifeblood of fasting. So if you pray, fast; if you fast, show mercy; if you want your petition to be heard, hear the petition of others. If you do not close your ear to others, you open God's ear to yourself" (Sermo 43: PL 52, 320. 322).

When the Faithful Fast: Quote Cited in Holy Father's Letter for Lent