What
How many days do we fast?
43
Why are we fasting the Nativity fast?
To prepare to receive the Word, Christ, coming in Flesh
What is the simplest way we can fast? How do we fast from that during this season?
Who else fasted for that long? What did they receive after fasting for that long?
Moses fasted for 40 days, then received the Word of God in the Ten Commandments
What does fasting help teach us, that Christ showed in His birth?
Humility.
What are some things that we can step away from during fasting?
Food, video games, social media, bad actions
Why do we fast the extra days during this fast?
In commemoration of the miracle of the Mokattam Mountain
Give me examples of people who were ready and prepared and received gifts as a result.
The Magi were ready and traveled far to greet Christ.
Saint Mary received the gift of giving birth to Christ, and she was ready by serving her cousin, Elizabeth, and by being obedient.
Saint Simon and the Egyptian Christians who fasted and prayed and showed the gift of a miracle of the Mokattam Mountain
Is fasting just about removing things from our lives?
No, Fasting is about replacing these things with beneficial alternatives that help bring us closer to God!