tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039160066439602962.post6369949204873432375..comments2024-03-27T13:20:02.905-07:00Comments on The Quotidian Reader: Bread and PittancesWillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17374272000644968446noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039160066439602962.post-57235604659881342812011-03-01T12:49:28.853-08:002011-03-01T12:49:28.853-08:00The Orthodox church still follows the fasting guid...The Orthodox church still follows the fasting guidelines of the ancient church, lay people included. The guidelines are laid out the clearest in the preface to the Lenten Triodion, which details the types of food as well as the number of meals. While it is not a legalistic issue, it is certainly expected that as an Orthodox Christian you strive to meet the fast. Many of the saints of the church speak against snacking in general, and during Lent meals are greatly restricted: no dairy, meat or meat products, and wine and oil are only permitted on the weekends. During Holy Week, those who are able restrict themselves to 1 meal a day, taken after sunset (or after the evening compline, which in our church doesn't end until almost 9). The important thing is that fasting is not about what we decide to give up or sacrifice, but rather following the guidelines given us we bring ourselves into obedience and dependence upon God.<br />Enjoyed your math :)Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15559423891850170899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039160066439602962.post-43601600043529669202010-06-12T21:43:21.413-07:002010-06-12T21:43:21.413-07:00LeeAnn, I think I saw the mention of the Cistercia...LeeAnn, I think I saw the mention of the Cistercian diet on your blog : ). It looked interesting since I was reading about the Benedictine Rule, so I googled it!Willahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17374272000644968446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039160066439602962.post-91289748813437306062010-06-12T21:41:15.072-07:002010-06-12T21:41:15.072-07:00I was wondering about the one-sitting, too, Amy. ...I was wondering about the one-sitting, too, Amy. I just read some of the Cure d'Ars "Little Catechisms" and he discouraged nibbling and tasting all day (a bad habit of mine) but I would guess you are talking about spreading the day's calories over 4-5 small meals during the day rather than trying to pack 1800 calories into one sitting : ( and then fasting the rest of the day.<br /><br />I haven't yet found anything for laypersons that talks about a proper number of meals per day. I find it helpful personally to plan out my snacks and meal times (within an hour or so) in order to avoid my old habit of just grabbing things to eat whenever I happen to be around the kitchen.Willahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17374272000644968446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039160066439602962.post-76629194818262165252010-06-09T12:59:28.787-07:002010-06-09T12:59:28.787-07:00Willa, we've been on the same wavelength regar...Willa, we've been on the same wavelength regarding this cistercian diet/rule of st. benedict! A few of us CLAA moms have been discussing the monastic diet on the Family Forum and amongst ourselves. And we've been having this same discussion about a diet consisting mainly of bread. <br /><br />The whole-grain bread I'm sure is more crusty and hard on the teeth. Remember Heidi's grandmother friend was so happy about the white bread because it was soft and easier for her to chew. The white flour breads always are lighter fluffier and prettier than brown breads, but they are equally less nutritious.<br /><br />I bake our bread in the bread machine but it is gluten-free bread from a processed flour, so I don't think it stacks up anywhere near whole-grain wheat bread nutritionally. However, it does make mealtime and our diet much simpler! <br /><br />Interestingly, the Missionaries of the Poor brothers set out loaves of plain white store-bought bread on the table during fasting days. Anyone who can't do the whole fast can come and get bread during the regular mealtimes. Eating throughout the day is definitely not encouraged. Did you ever read St. John Cassian on Gluttony?Apostle to Suburbiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06227550684669006165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2039160066439602962.post-43767284174091351682010-06-09T12:29:17.718-07:002010-06-09T12:29:17.718-07:00Mmmmm, now I want some bread with butter. :)
I wo...Mmmmm, now I want some bread with butter. :)<br /><br />I wonder when they were allowed to eat the bread...did they have to eat the cooked dish and and all that bread in one sitting? I could see myself quite happy with this diet if the bread is eaten throughout the day. I've heard (I could be wrong) that their ales were quite dark and calorie laden and definitely added nutrition/calories along with hydration.<br /><br />You've inspired me to do some more reading on this.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13750119018720696852noreply@blogger.com