for lenten reference -

I like the reframing of perspective here, the things from which we fast vs. those on which we feast.

-pen

 

LITANY FOR THE FAST

“Gracious Lord and Savior, by your example, we are called to a time of meditation and fasting. By your Holy Spirit, help us to fast from judging others;

feasting on the Christ dwelling within them.

To fast from emphasis on differences;

feasting on the unity of all life.

To fast from dark thoughts;

feasting on the reality of light.

To fast from discontent;

feasting on gratitude.

To fast from anger;

feasting on patience.

To fast from pessimism;

feasting on optimism.

To fast from worry;

feasting on trust.

To fast from bitterness;

feasting on forgiveness.

To fast from self-concern;

feasting on compassion for others.

To fast from personal anxiety;

feasting on your promised salvation.

To fast from discouragement;

feasting on hope.

To fast from suspicion;

feasting on divine truth.

To fast from words that defeat;

feasting on actions that inspire.

To fast from idle gossip;

feasting on respectful silence.

Grant to us, O Lord, a spirit of humility, patience and love so we can truly become your body broken and shared for the world. Amen.”