Product Overview Mark Neilsen Fasting has much more to do with self-fulfillment than self-denial. This pamphlet offers basic insights into fasting and answers to common questions- including: ~ What's the difference between a religious and a nonreligious fast? ~ What are the spiritual benefits of fasting? ~ How and why have Church regulations changed over the years? All Catholics are still called to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday-many are choosing to fast more often. Why? Read and find out!