The Arena Reflection | The Kind of Fasting God Rejects
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Feb 12, 2026 A reflection on why fasting must be sincere, not performative. A look at the Publican and Pharisee parable to frame true repentance. Isaiah's rebuke of empty fasts and the concrete signs of authentic fasting are highlighted. Practical tips for almsgiving and humble practices during Lent are offered.
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Fasting Is A Discipleship Practice
- Fasting must be learned as a disciple of Christ and practiced with humility and repentance.
- Fr. Josiah Trenham warns that improper fasting can be sinful and spiritually useless.
Use Pre‑Lent To Prepare Intentionally
- Take the pre-Lenten week seriously and prepare, since the Church suspends regular fast days to reflect on fasting.
- Use the week to learn how to fast so your fast will please God and bring transformation.
Humility Defines True Fasting
- Fasting without humility or repentance is worthless and can be condemned.
- The Pharisee-style fasting is self-celebratory and fails to engage the heart before God.