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Going all-in at Lent requires a commitment to fasting. Of the three pillars of Lent — prayer, almsgiving and fasting — fasting is the one that affects us mind, body and spirit. Ash Wednesday and Good ...

This is Russian artist Ivan Nikolaevich Kramskoi’s depiction of Jesus fasting in the desert before starting his ministry. Kramskoi lived from 1837-87. (Courtesy Photo) In Jesus’ time fasting was a ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Amy Lester has followed Jesus for decades, but her keen appreciation for his sacrifice on the cross came only recently when she ...