Clareification needed on fasting and abstinence

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As an RCIA Candidate, I have not been asked to fast or observe abstinance. At age 62, I understand fasting is not a requirement anyhow. But I have been told that fasts and abstinances offered to Mother Mary help the souls in Purgatory. I like that.👍

So I now abstain from meat on all Fridays. And while fasting may not be required by the Church, my Physician wants me to lose weight in a moderate fashion. So I now fast on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and shall see how it works out.

BUT…does fasting also require abstinance? I have read contradictory comments on this. Tomorrow is Saturday. One moderate meal, plus two snacks.) Can that moderate meal include a lamb chop, or should I open that can of salmon?:confused:

(I’m sure my three cats would vote for the salmon :rolleyes: )
 
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As an RCIA Candidate, I have not been asked to fast or observe abstinance. At age 62, I understand fasting is not a requirement anyhow. But I have been told that fasts and abstinances offered to Mother Mary help the souls in Purgatory. I like that.👍

So I now abstain from meat on all Fridays. And while fasting may not be required by the Church, my Physician wants me to lose weight in a moderate fashion. So I now fast on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and shall see how it works out.

BUT…does fasting also require abstinance? I have read contradictory comments on this. Tomorrow is Saturday. One moderate meal, plus two snacks.) Can that moderate meal include a lamb chop, or should I open that can of salmon?:confused:

(I’m sure my three cats would vote for the salmon :rolleyes: )
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They are two different things.

Yes, your fasting meal can contain meat.
 
Br.Rich_SFO said:
Although it may not apply to you. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are the exceptions to my answer.
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Thank you very much for your feedback. 👍

Well, I can worry about that in a few months. I want to see how abstinance on Friday and fasting on Wednesdays and Saturdays works out. At age 62 I may not be REQUIRED to fast, but if I can do so with no danger to my health (and I will be consulting my Physician on this), it should be OK.

Haven’t thought about the Lenten fast (also quite optional), but again will check with my Physician. If I can use it to lose weight in a MODERATE fashion, I’m sure she will give the go-ahead. She prefers I lose no more then a pound per week.:coffee:
 
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