What a visual that is... we always think of the swiss army knife as a tool we can depend on, especially in times of dire need. Or even life and death.
I know prayer is a powerful tool...as is charity. However, I haven't thought or dwelt much on fasting. Maybe because it is such a 'troublesome' thing to do.
St Peter Chrysologus said, "There are three things, my brethren, by which faith stands firm, devotion remains constant, and virtue endures. They are prayer, fasting and mercy. Prayer knocks at the door, fasting obtains, mercy receives. Prayer, mercy and fasting: these three are one, and they give life to each other." (source)
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