Bp. Strickland Nineveh Fast

And now we must ask ourselves: Are we willing to respond like Nineveh? Because we are not better than Nineveh. We are witnessing corruption that is deep … systemic … and gravely evil.  

Therefore, what must we do? We must do what they did! 

And for this reason, we are launching what we are calling the Nineveh Fast.  

This is not a political effort. It is not a campaign of human solutions. It is turning to God. A cry to heaven. A recognition that what we are facing cannot be solved by human strength alone.  

This effort will begin on Friday, March 27^th, and will continue on the fourth Friday of each month, for the next eight months – for a total of nine days of fasting.  

Each of these days will be offered:  

* In reparation for grave sins – especially those committed against the innocent. 
* In petition for God’s mercy upon our nation and our world. 
* In prayer for healing for those who have suffered abuse and exploitation.
* And in supplication for the conversion of hearts – especially those in positions of influence. 

This is an invitation to all. The great and the small. The known and the unknown. Just as in Nineveh. 

How should this fast be observed? Each according to their ability. Some may undertake a stricter fast – bread and water. Others may follow the traditional practice: One full meal … and two smaller meals. And for those unable to fast from food, other sacrifices may be offered. But it must be united to prayer. 

We encourage: 
Holy Mass 
The Rosary 
The Divine Mercy Chaplet 
Eucharistic Adoration 
The Divine Office 
Spiritual reading 

Because fasting without prayer becomes only hardship.  

And for those who feel called to take part in this – you can go to NinevehNovena.org to learn more.  

Bishop Strickland