Episode 8: An Invitation to Fast

Fr. McCarthy returns to tell us about the 37th Annual 40 Day Fast for the Truth of Gospel Nonviolence, which begins on July 1 and ends on August 9. Listeners are invited to fast over the next 40 days and may wish to use this time to go deeper into the spirituality of Gospel Nonviolence by listening to "Behold the Lamb," a professionally recorded retreat that was given by Fr. McCarthy at the Shrine of the Lamb in Knock, Ireland. (Find links below).  It is widely considered to be the most comprehensive and spiritually profound proclamation of Jesus' vital Gospel message of Nonviolent Love. After listening to "Behold the Lamb," you will understand why Fr. McCarthy is considered "the most powerful voice for nonviolence in the world today" (Walter Wink, Professor of Biblical Interpretation, Auburn). 0:00 Background on the 40 Day Fast12:44 Clarification: the point of the fast19:35 Fasting does not save. So what does? 29:15 The danger with fasting31:08 Anecdote about St. Terese of Lisieux34:00 "Behold the Lamb" and the Lamb as Symbol, Religiously and Historically42:09 Is Gospel Nonviolence unknown, misunderstood, or intentionally suppressed in the Church? 51:49 The problem with President George W. Bush's "favorite philosopher" and an endless multiplicity of causes1:01:22 Ending prayerFIRST TALK OF BEHOLD THE LAMB: LISTEN HERE(English) The Lamb: To Be Adored and Imitated https://www.centerforchristiannonviol...(Spanish) The Lamb: To Be Adored and Imitated https://www.centerforchristiannonviol...The COMPLETE SERIES of "Behold the Lamb" can be found in English and Spanish here: https://www.centerforchristiannonviol...Related writings by Fr. McCarthy: An Invitation to Participate in the Annual 40 Day Fasthttps://www.centerforchristiannonviol...August 9th, by. Fr. Emmanuel Charles McCarthySupport the showFind CAM here:  https://catholicsagainstmilitarism.comRSS feed: http://www.buzzsprout.com/296171​Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/CAMpodcast