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What if I fail at fasting?
You get back up. That’s it. Fasting isn’t a test you pass or fail to earn your salvation. It’s medicine. When you skip a dose…
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How do I talk to my priest about fasting difficulties?
Just tell him. That’s what he’s there for. Your priest isn’t going to be shocked that you’re struggling with the fast. He’s heard it before.…
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How do I fast at work or social events?
You do your best, and you talk to your priest. Fasting isn’t about perfection. The Church gives us fasting guidelines because our bodies matter in…
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What do I say when people ask why I’m not eating meat?
Keep it simple. “I’m fasting.” That’s usually enough. But if your coworker at the plant or your Baptist aunt wants to know more, you don’t…
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How do I handle business lunches during Lent?
Order the grilled vegetables. Get a salad without cheese. Ask for the salmon if it’s a feast day. You can absolutely handle business lunches during…
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What fasting-friendly recipes do you recommend?
Start simple. A good lentil soup, some hummus with pita, a grain bowl with rice and roasted vegetables. You don’t need to become a gourmet…
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How do I set up my home as an Orthodox home?
Start with an icon corner. That’s the heart of it. An Orthodox home isn’t just a house where Orthodox people happen to live. It’s a…
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Where should I put my icon corner?
The best place is an east wall in your main living area, so you face east when you pray. That’s the traditional answer. But if…
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What icons do I need?
You need two: Christ and the Theotokos. That’s it. Everything else can wait. If you’re just starting out, don’t worry about building an elaborate prayer…
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How do I involve my family in prayer?
Start simple and start now. Pick one thing, a meal prayer, a bedtime prayer with the kids, or five minutes of morning prayer together, and…
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How do I teach my children to pray?
You teach them by praying yourself. That’s the first answer and the most important one. Kids learn prayer the way they learn everything else that…
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What prayers can children learn?
Children can start praying as soon as they can talk. The simplest prayer is just one word: “Mercy.” That’s not a cop-out answer. It’s actually…
