Curiously Catholic

Ep 79: Ramadan vs Lent: Which Fast Is Harder and Does Intensity Matter?


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Are Muslims better at fasting than Catholics? In this episode, Dom breaks down the differences between Ramadan and Lent, asking if the Church has softened or if we’re missing the point.


- Comparing the intensity of fasting during Ramadan and Lent

- How modern Catholic fasting differs from traditional practices

- The importance of engaging with your own vocation during Lent

- Practical ways to focus on prayer, fasting, and almsgiving

- Why Lent isn’t about intensity, but building a deeper relationship with Christ




00:00 "Your Vocation Is Your Program"

06:30 "Prioritize Vocation Over Distractions"

10:17 "Benefits of Spiritual Reading"

14:08 "Personal Sacrifice in Fasting"

15:10 "Living Lent with Intentionality"


Ramadan, Lent, fasting, Catholicism, Islam, prayer, almsgiving, spiritual practices, intensity comparison, family life, sacrifice, New Zealand bishops, spiritual reading, silence, vocation, personal growth, religious traditions, spirituality, discipline, self-mastery, church rules, relationship with Christ, Curiosity Catholic, Evangelion podcast

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