divine science

During flu season and viral outbreaks, people seek ways to strengthen their immune systems—taking vitamins, getting vaccines, and using home remedies. However, one of the most powerful natural methods to boost immunity is fasting . It not only detoxifies the body but also activates internal defense mechanisms that help fight infections.

 Fasting and prayer are frequently mentioned together in Scripture. They are two powerful spiritual tools that cleanse a person—not only from evil but also from illnesses and physical ailments. In modern terms, through fasting and prayer, we cast out not only demons but also diseases, inflammation, and harmful conditions in our bodies .

 The Great Fast is not only a time of abstaining from food but also a period of physical and spiritual renewal . Interestingly, it coincides with the beginning of the agricultural season , when nature awakens and people engage in active work. Traditionally, this time has been associated with physical activity outdoors , which stimulates dopamine production, improves health, and enhances spiritual clarity .

Fasting is not just a spiritual practice; it is also a powerful natural mechanism for cleansing the body. When a person temporarily restricts food intake, the body activates processes that not only help it survive but also make it healthier, more energetic, and even capable of fighting diseases, including cancer .

Great Lent is not merely a period of abstinence from food but a spiritual journey that reveals the true nature of nourishment. Just as a child in the mother's womb is sustained by her fluids, and after birth requires physical food, so too does the soul need a higher form of sustenance— spiritual nourishment , which becomes possible through the second birth, the birth in the Spirit.

Introduction: Astronomical Markers of the Spiritual Path Since ancient times, astronomical events have served as significant markers for religious and mystical events. Easter, traditionally determined by the first full moon after the vernal equinox, conceals a profound connection between astronomy and spiritual symbolism. However, in this article, we propose a broader perspective—seeing Lent as the transition from the New Moon in Pisces to the Full Moon in Aries , which can be considered Astronomical Easter .