jkwilliams
Fasting and abstinence practices go back to the early days of the Church. The most well-known period of fasting and abstinence is Lent.
Fasting and Abstinence in the Roman Catholic Church
History of the practice
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Church laws regulating the terms of fasts have changed over the centuries. Prior to the 14th century, Church law dictated that only one meal was allowed per day during a fast, and that that meal must be taken after sunset.