Post − wspólne dobro chrześcijan
Fasting – the Common Good of All Christians

Summary/Abstract: the biblically based practice of fasting has not yet found its rightful place in ecumenical documents. however, it is a means that could unite divided christians in their spiritual goods. Fasting is perfectly in line with “spiritual ecumenism” which implies an inner change and true mortification along with prayer. while christians cannot fully participate together in the eucharistic Feast yet, they can unite in a common fast which, could thus reach the dimension of a truly “eucharistic” fast. Fasting can be an expression of hunger and longing for unity, which will come true when the lord returns. the article presents fasting from the roman catholic, orthodox, and evangelical perspectives as well as from the point of view of new currents of christian life, which may help find the right expression for its ecumenical practice.

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