fasting

Fasting is giving up food, either entirely or partially for a specific time, for a spiritual
purpose

The Most Maligned Practice of the Church

Whole Body Surrender

In Response to Sacred Events

Amplify Our Prayers

Stand with the Poor

Not Just Food

Resources

Practicalities of Fasting 

Suggested Readings

Fasting: The Ancient Practices

by Scot McKnight

God's Chosen Fast

by Arthur Wallis

Fasting: Spiritual Freedoms Beyond Our Appetites

by Lynne Baab

The Celebration of Disciplines (Chapter 4)

by Richard Foster