You list yourself as being in New Mexico and therefore fall under the USCCB. In the US, our bishops allow us to eat meat on Fridays though they recommend that we substitute another form of penance in its place if we do. This link may provide you with more information.Tomorrow (or today depending on where you are located) is the Feast commemorating the dedication of the Lateran Basilica. Tomorrow is also Friday, a day when Catholics around the world abstain from meat. Since it is a feast day, should the abstinence be practiced?
Thanks for the link, it is very informative.You list yourself as being in New Mexico and therefore fall under the USCCB. In the US, our bishops allow us to eat meat on Fridays though they recommend that we substitute another form of penance in its place if we do. This link may provide you with more information.
emphasesAnd, in general:Tomorrow (or today depending on where you are located) is the Feast commemorating the dedication of the Lateran Basilica. Tomorrow is also Friday, a day when Catholics around the world abstain from meat. Since it is a
day, should the abstinence be practiced?Code:feast
Can. 1251 Abstinence from meat, or from some other food as determined by the Episcopal Conference, is to be observed on all Fridays, unless a
solemnity
A feast is a lesser celebration than a solemnity, so in general abstinence from meat is called for.should fall on a Friday. Abstinence and fasting are to be observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.
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And, in general:
A feast is a lesser celebration than a solemnity, so in general abstinence from meat is called for.
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