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They fast for lent. Lent is 40 days between ash Wednesday and Easter.

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Catholics are required to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.


What days during lent do you fast on?

Catholics must fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday under pain of sin. Catholics are encouraged, but not obliged to fast throughout the entire duration of Lent, save on Sundays. On Fridays during Lent, Catholics must abstain from meat.


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The days to fast and abstain appointed by the church?

40 days of Lent.


Did God fast for 40 days in the Bible?

Yes, according to the Bible, Jesus fasted for 40 days in the wilderness.


Why do Roman Catholics fast?

Roman Catholics fast because Jesus fasted for 40 days without food or water but preaching in the name of God, before good Friday.Roman Catholic AnswerCatholics mainly fast as a form of penance, to discipline the body, and to deny themselves themselves: in order to more perfectly align their wills with Our Blessed Lord. During the season of Lent this is particularly to commemorate Our Blessed Lord's Passion and Death. Historically, and even now, for some, Catholics have fasted on Wednesdays and Fridays (that are NOT feast days).


Can someone actually fast for 40 days?

Yes, it is possible for someone to fast for 40 days, but it is not recommended without medical supervision due to the potential risks to health and well-being.


Why did Jesus fast for 40 days?

Jesus fasted for 40 days as a way to prepare himself for his ministry and to show his dedication to God.


What were the Catholic fasting days in 2016?

In 2016, the Catholic fasting days were Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, where Catholics traditionally abstain from meat and fast.