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    was impossible” [Kafka 227]. This can mean that the artists’ self-confidence is not worthy of bringing fame or superiority‚ but insignificance in the eyes of people. People who see this man in the cage don’t really believe he is going through with fasting. They believe that he is sneaking food while no one is looking. You can’t automatically say someone can’t do a certain task just because you can’t do it yourself. People soon start to pay him no mind. Well probably since animals were next to him.

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    Easter. It can occur as early as February 4 or as late as March 10. According to the canonical gospels of Matthew‚ Mark and Luke; Jesus spent 40 days fasting in the desert before the beginning of his public ministry‚ during which he endured temptation bySatan.[2][3] Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of this 40-day liturgical period of prayer and fasting. Ash Wednesday derives its name from the practice of placing ashes on the foreheads of adherents as a sign of mourning and repentance to God. The ashes

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    Prayer is not the compilation of long words or flowery lingo. It’s not the language of the ’holy people’! It’s not some sophisticated language of regular church goers! No! It’s such a pity most of us fail to realize what true prayer is! Most of us think it’s something we have to do to be good‚ while others do it because it’s something our family‚ church or culture says we ought to do. Then again‚ some feel prayer is like an ATM card; you use it when you need something or when you fall into horrendous

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    Elijah traveled forty days before he reached the cave where he had his vision (1 Kings 19:8)‚ Nineveh was given forty days to repent (Jonah 3:4)‚ and most importantly‚ prior to undertaking his ministry‚ Jesus spent forty days in wilderness praying and fasting (Matthew 4:2). -not including Sundays Sundays are celebratory so not included for “mourning” -Ash Wed-Holy Saturday Ash Wednesday cross on forehead. Day of Fast and abstinence (18-60) Fast; eat one meal‚ and snacks Abstinence; (14+) no

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    thank him enough for his hand of protection on my life. Though prayer is very important Fasting is equally as important. For me fasting is a way to kill my flesh against things that I may want as a sacrifice for God. I a lot of times do a fasting week and everyday pick something that is important to me as a sacrifice. Some of the things I fast are television‚ cellphone‚ music‚ food‚ and mainly my time. Fasting is a great way to hear from God without all of the distractions of

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    Importance of Prayer What is Prayer Prayer is the utterance from your spirit to God. In simple terms‚ talking to God is called prayer. It’s the simple opening of one’s heart to our Father in Heaven. It’s coming to Him and telling Him everything in your heart. Then‚ why do we find praying so complicated? Those of us who say‚ ’I don’t pray because I don’t know how to pray‚ haven’t understood that prayer is just being yourself and talking to God with honesty and sincerity. When I was growing up

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    which I think shows tension‚ menace‚ and relentless motion. He for one isn’t giving into the peoples accusations‚ but these rumors cause a lot of tension between the people in town and the hunger artist. The people don’t believe that he is actually fasting and have men who watch him through the night to make sure he doesn’t eat‚ which displays menace and tension in the story. This is when the hunger artist starts to sing‚ but still nobody believes him and

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    Starter Activity What can one do that the other can not??? What can they both do? Creating a diverse workforce In your small ‘workforce’ one of your team members has randomly selected a ‘consideration’ What could you do as part of your workforce to make sure he/she is catered for in your public service? Create a list of ideas to discuss with the class in 10mins time Lets talk about what you’ve got  Fire Service >>>>>> Adjusting to your disability  Royal Navy >>>>>> Practicing your religion

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    Text analysis Assessment Task: Novel study Chocolat Stage 1 English Words: 693 The Role of Religion The Story of Chocolat begins on Shrove Tuesday where Harris describes the journey of a young traveller‚ Vianne and her daughter Anouk; they are brought to the town of lansquenet by “the wind.” (pg. 16) The story is planned very much during lent and communicates ideas of religion throughout the story. Religion plays a major role in Harris’ book Chocolat. The town of Lansquenet-sous-Tannes

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    Mastering “Gandhi was a good man who used his Hindu and religious beliefs in a brilliant way” To what extent do you agree with this statement? Some people loved Gandhi and prayed for him every day. However‚ some had a huge grudge against him – hating him and everything he did. Good or bad‚ Gandhi had his fair share of haters in his lifetime‚ and still does to this day… A Hindu belief that Gandhi used was one named an eye for an eye. This was a belief where Gandhi had showed people that everyone

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