On January 18th, thousands upon thousands of people will gather together in Washington D.C. for the 46th annual March for Life, and many others will attend pro-life events across the nation in the coming days. These pro-lifers gather to speak up for the 60 million lives that have been lost in the United States since Roe v Wade. They march to remember the moms and dads who have suffered from the pain of abortion. They walk with the vision of a culture of life, one where every child is welcomed with love and protected by law.
Even if you can’t attend in person, you can still participate in bringing about a culture of life from home. This Friday, we will pray and fast to show our solidarity with the March for Life. Complete the form on www.relevantradio.com/fast to participate in #FastforLife and let us know you’ll be praying and fasting for an end to abortion in the US!
Whether you choose to fast with us in a traditional sense or your circumstances require a more unique approach to fasting, here are some ideas to help you get started: How to fast and ideas for fasting alternatives.
You might choose other works of charity or exercises of piety to take the place of fasting and abstinence, especially if you are physically or mentally ill, pregnant or nursing, or otherwise unable to fast from food. Here are just a few of examples of alternative fasting:
Fast from complaining
Drink only water – no coffee, soda, etc.
Pray a Memorare each hour of the day for a specific intention
Fast from television or internet use – instead, spend that time in prayer or spiritual reading
Be extra cheerful during the day, and smile at everyone you meet
Do extra household chores, or tackle some of the chores that you hate the most
Refrain from eating out or having your favorite meal – instead, eat a nutritious meal that isn’t your first choice
Take a cold or lukewarm shower
Give up music in the car
Get out of bed right away, or get up a half hour earlier than usual
Encourage your wife and children to join you.