Lent and the case for fasting

James Cary  |  Features
Date posted:  26 Feb 2026
Share Add       
Lent and the case for fasting

Photo by Brian Lundquist on Unsplash

Lent is here and now is a good time to consider fasting.

Forty days may seem excessive and unnecessary. But it’s hard to make an informed decision without understanding what fasting is.

It is still practised in many Christian denominations across the world and I believe it is a practice that needs be reclaimed. Why? Here’s the simple answer: because the Bible commends it.

Share
< Previous article| Features| Next article >
Read more articles on:   Lent
Read more articles by James Cary >>
Comment
The execution of Archbishop William Laud

The execution of Archbishop William Laud

On 28 January at St Paul's Cathedral, Sarah Mullally will be confirmed, officially making her the Archbishop of Canterbury. The …

Features
John 1: 'A rich and beautiful tapestry of the Triune God'

John 1: 'A rich and beautiful tapestry of the Triune God'

I’m a professional writer (believe it or not) but was one of the few in my school year who did …

Looking for a job?

Browse all our current job adverts

Search

New here?

Register and get three free articles each month!

Register