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Fasting Practice Penetrating Family Life

The testimonial of being an e-5 man is not mine by my son's. I've been participating in the e-5 fast since near it's inception. My kids have seen me do this and at times ask questions - or will ask "Daddy is this your fast day?". Well last week my wife and kids were at daily mass and one of the petitions was for a young woman contemplating an abortion that day.

That evening at dinner my wife asked the kids if they would like to join her in a fast from dessert and any food after dinner for this woman and her pre-born child. My 6 year old son became very sad at the thought of a baby being killed and said to my wife. "Mommy, I'm going to fast with just bread and water tonight for her" My wife told him that she would join him. You know, he did it! (and so did she). Nothing but a bagel and a glass of water, and never a complaint. All we know is that she did not have an abortion on that day, I simply pray that this baby or perhaps another is still safe and healthy in their Mother's womb - the result of the prayerful fast of a 6 year old?! I pray so.

... you not only introduced the concept of E-5 to me (I have done other variations of a fast prior, but not an all day bread and water fast), but also helped highlight the power of fasting to my family.

Bless you!

e5 Man, Michigan, USA