40 Days of Water Fasting

The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns · Mar 4, 2026 · 8m

Husband and Wife – 40 Days of Water Fasting – How It Changed Our Life What would happen if a married couple stepped away from comfort, distraction, and routine — and entered the desert together? In this powerful episode, we share the story of a husband and wife who prayerfully and medically supervised a 40-day water fast during Lent. What began as a spiritual discipline became a profound transformation of their marriage. Without food as comfort, they were forced into deeper honesty. Without distractions, they rediscovered presence. Old resentments surfaced and were healed. Prayer intensified…