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“'''Fast Fridays'''” arose from a discussion with a former high school student, Justin, about his rediscovery of faith. He had no idea that I wasn’t even baptized when teaching him some years ago, much less not being Catholic teacher at a Catholic school!  

We decided to keep up the discussions, and to share it with others. '''Please do share it with others: send them here: [https://mailchi.mp/7fc9787a562f/fast-fridays-30-minutes-for-god Fast Fridays signup]''' 

=== What's it for? ===
The idea is to stop and give a moment to God, even on a Friday evening, especially before heading into the typical Friday night, which is usually more about ourselves and the world than about God. A friend calls it a "time out for God."

This is certainly not something I ever would have considered in the past, even after my baptism in 2021. But as I discovered the beauty of fasting, it made me want to share with others that connection to God that it fosters. Thus, "Fast Fridays."

I told Justin that we would speak for 30 minutes and no more, and we would review a particular topic of my choice each week. So, yes, I get to play teacher, but it is just to set a baseline for the discussion and see where it takes us.  Your ideas are welcome!

Finally, Fast Fridays is not just for Catholics. I am Catholic, and it informs my perspective, but this is for all believers. As I stated on the [[Fast Fridays: 30 Minutes for God|Fast Friday's main page]], this is not apologetics for or against one denomination or another, and nor is it in defense of Christianity. We're here to celebrate God -- even on a Friday evening.

May God bless you,

- Michael  Bromley


''Saint Joseph, pray for us!''