Charles Botensten

Most Catholics today fast only twice a year — but for centuries, fasting was a central part of Catholic life. In this review of The Definitive Guide to Catholic Fasting and Abstinence by Matthew Plese, we explore the forgotten discipline that shaped saints, nations, and centuries of tradition. From the Black Fast of the Early Church to modern minimalism, this video walks you through 2,000 years of fasting history and why reclaiming it matters today.We cover: - The Early Church and Black Fast - Monastic fasting rules and Ember Days - Medieval rigor and canon law - Post-Vatican II minimalism - How today’s Catholics are voluntarily reviving traditional fastingTIMESTAMPS00:00 – Understanding Catholic Fasting07:14 – Fasting in History14:44 – 500–1500: Fasting Evolves21:40 – Reformation’s Impact29:11 – Modern Fasting TodaySuggest Topic: https://jotform.com/251673988124063https://iCharles.comhttps://instagram.com/botenstenhttps://tiktok.com/@botenstenhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/botenstenHIS REAL ESTATE BUSINESSWork