-
Newman’s Silence on Fasting as a Roman Catholic
- Newman Studies Journal
- The Catholic University of America Press
- Volume 6, Number 2, Fall 2009
- pp. 38-48
- 10.1353/nsj.2009.0013
- Article
- Additional Information
Abstract:
In contrast to his Anglican writings and practice–where fasting played a prominent role–Newman as a Roman Catholic was practically silent about fasting. This essay suggests that there were many reasons for Newman’s silence on fasting as a Roman Catholic, such as his health, his Oratorian vocation, and the presence of an established communal practice of fasting in the Roman Catholic Church.