St. Martin's Lent, the Advent Fast, the Nativity [Christmas] Fast is a One of the Four Traditional Fasting seasons of the Church. Fasting - if done right - is a great aid to the spiritual life which is it's primary purpose. A happy consequence of following the Traditional fasting discipline of the Church is a healthier body and a more serene mind.<br /><br />Fasting, Prayer and Alms were commanded by Our Incarnate God Jesus Christ. It is not an option. God know what is best for us and we are to take Our Lord at his word. So let us do the Advent Fast on our own initiative following the Ancient Practice of the Church. This will make it even more acceptable to God - Father Son and Holy Spirit - since there is no Law requiring us to fast any longer. We simply do it for the love of God and obedience to the tradition delivered by the Fathers of the Church to the People of God.<br /><br />#Advent #Fasting #Christmas