100 Things: Catch a Lenten Fish Fry with All the Trimmings ; Catholic Restrictions on Eating Meat on Friday Have Evolved into a Time-Honored Tavern Meal That Has Transcended Ethnic and Religious Boundaries' ' W here is the penance?" The question came from a devout young man baffled by the...
No, neither the Church nor the Bible says that eating meat is a sin. In the book of Acts, St. Peter is instructed by God to slaughter and eat any animal (15:9-15). The Church asks us to abstain from eating meat on the Fridays of Lent as a penance, but that is not because eat...
Sundays are a part of this period. Some people don’t give up things on Sundays during Lent, and that’s okay because our sacrifices are voluntary. Butfasting on Ash Wednesdayand not eating meat on Fridays during Lent are mandatory, unless you’re too young or old. Can You Eat Meat on...
Those who cannot fast for various reasons, should fast from going out of the house or from eating what they like most, fasting from what they do daily and do not doing it on that day. LITTLE CHILDREN, YOU MUST KEEP YOURSELVES SPIRITUALLY PREPARED FOR WHAT IS TO COME, OTHERWISE IT WILL ...
They may eat meat at this principal meal, except on days of complete abstinence. At the two smaller meals they may not have meat, but they may take sufficient food to maintain their strength. However, these two smaller meals together should be less than a full meal. Eating between meals ...
When you have things that you’re “fasting” and it saves you money (for example, not eating out, not eating meat, not making unnecessary purchases) donate the money to the less fortunate rather than keeping it. Give up shopping (don’t spend unnecessary money on clothes, technology, ente...
But this truth is not from me; it comes from my Lord and Master, who has sent me hither, and who commands and compels me to confess the truth publicly." The bishop then took the Blessed Sacrament in his hand, and, holding it on high, he said, with a solemn voice: "O thou ...
Dear Fathers:Is it permitted to eat chicken on Fridays during Lent? The Fathers Reply.The definition of fleshmeat for the Friday abstinence differs somewhat by local custom. In most countries, chicken is considered meat, and eating chicken violates the abstinence as much as a hamburger. You...
Do I do penance every Friday, if not abstaining from meat, then some other form of penance? If I am 14 years of age or older, did I abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and the Fridays of Lent? If I am between the ages of 18 and 59, did I fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday...
I had a dream God told me to have compassion for cows and to stop eating beef and dairy foods. I did cut meat and dairy out of my diet and I then became slowly more aware. (After the initial resistance to my doing so.) I know not everyone can do that but I just wanted to shar...