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I have decided to give up meat every Friday for the rest of my life…God Willing…as a means to honor the sacrifice of our Lord and Savior…Jesus…who was crucified on the 5th day only to rise on the 7th day. Considering that my Sunday Church attendance has been very low I figure I must at least do something to remain Catholic(and I want to get back to going to Church each Sunday…thats the next step)

I have read that traditional Christians(Jesus and his followers) gave up meat on Friday s… So I want to ask fellow Catholics what they think of giving up meat on each Friday?
 
HolyCrusader007 said:
I have decided to give up meat every Friday for the rest of my life…God Willing…as a means to honor the sacrifice of our Lord and Savior…Jesus…who was crucified on the 5th day only to rise on the 7th day. Considering that my Sunday Church attendance has been very low I figure I must at least do something to remain Catholic(and I want to get back to going to Church each Sunday…thats the next step)

I have read that traditional Christians(Jesus and his followers) gave up meat on Friday s… So I want to ask fellow Catholics what they think of giving up meat on each Friday?
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Why are you telling us? Fast between yourself and our Lord.

I’m not saying this to be mean. But, as your brother and friend, I think we Catholics need to just devote to Him how we are convicted to do so and allow others to do the same. Don’t ask and don’t tell.

What do you think?
 
HolyCrusader007 said:
I have decided to give up meat every Friday for the rest of my life…God Willing…as a means to honor the sacrifice of our Lord and Savior…Jesus…who was crucified on the 5th day only to rise on the 7th day. Considering that my Sunday Church attendance has been very low I figure I must at least do something to remain Catholic(and I want to get back to going to Church each Sunday…thats the next step)

I have read that traditional Christians(Jesus and his followers) gave up meat on Friday s… So I want to ask fellow Catholics what they think of giving up meat on each Friday?
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I personally love fish so this wouldn’t be a great big sacrifice for me. In all actuality I was once told by a Priest that giving up meat on Fridays is more of a discipline. If it comes easy for you then you should give something else up as well on Fridays during Lent.

That being said it seems to me that getting to mass every Sunday would be the greater sacrifice for you at this time. So I would make that the first step and the meatless Fridays step 2.
 
First off, we’re supposed to abstain from meat on Fridays.

Second, Jesus was not a Christian. 😉

Third, I’m not sure when abstaining from meat came into the picture, but I doubt if it was in the first century.
 
HolyCrusader007 said:
I have decided to give up meat every Friday for the rest of my life…God Willing…as a means to honor the sacrifice of our Lord and Savior…Jesus…who was crucified on the 5th day only to rise on the 7th day. Considering that my Sunday Church attendance has been very low I figure I must at least do something to remain Catholic(and I want to get back to going to Church each Sunday…thats the next step)

I have read that traditional Christians(Jesus and his followers) gave up meat on Friday s… So I want to ask fellow Catholics what they think of giving up meat on each Friday?
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You’re are not supposed to brag about how well you please the lord.
 
rcwitness said:
Why are you telling us? Fast between yourself and our Lord.

I’m not saying this to be mean. But, as your brother and friend, I think we Catholics need to just devote to Him how we are convicted to do so and allow others to do the same. Don’t ask and don’t tell.

What do you think?
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I could not have said it better myself
 
HolyCrusader007 said:
I have decided to give up meat every Friday for the rest of my life…God Willing…as a means to honor the sacrifice of our Lord and Savior…Jesus…who was crucified on the 5th day only to rise on the 7th day. Considering that my Sunday Church attendance has been very low I figure I must at least do something to remain Catholic(and I want to get back to going to Church each Sunday…thats the next step)

I have read that traditional Christians(Jesus and his followers) gave up meat on Friday s… So I want to ask fellow Catholics what they think of giving up meat on each Friday?
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Not attending Sunday Mass for no good reason is a mortal sin. Eating meat on Friday is not. So you figure out what is more pleasing to the Lord and should be your priority for the rest of your life. 🙂
 
Is something preventing you attending Mass or Vigil Mass?
 
Bonnie said:
First off, we’re supposed to abstain from meat on Fridays.

Second, Jesus was not a Christian. 😉

Third, I’m not sure when abstaining from meat came into the picture, but I doubt if it was in the first century.
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We may substitute another form of penance for not abstaining from meat on Fridays outside of Lent in the US according to the US bishops.
 
HolyCrusader007 said:
I have decided to give up meat every Friday for the rest of my life…God Willing…as a means to honor the sacrifice of our Lord and Savior…Jesus…who was crucified on the 5th day only to rise on the 7th day. Considering that my Sunday Church attendance has been very low I figure I must at least do something to remain Catholic(and I want to get back to going to Church each Sunday…thats the next step)

I have read that traditional Christians(Jesus and his followers) gave up meat on Friday s… So I want to ask fellow Catholics what they think of giving up meat on each Friday?
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I advise that you focus first on getting your basic obligations, such as going to Mass every Sunday, in order. You actually cannot gain merit from good works such as abstinence if you are still in a state of sin. Willfully missing Mass on Sunday is a grave sin.

Please begin doing that, and let us know how you are doing.

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To other posters in the thread: Those of you who are being unkind are not helping anyone. Don’t speak with haughtiness to those who come to these forums looking for helpful interaction.
 
CB_Catholic said:
We may substitute another form of penance for not abstaining from meat on Fridays outside of Lent in the US according to the US bishops.
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I know - but it seems that most people don’t do anything else. Somewhere (probably here at CA) I read that abstaining from meat is preferred, but other penances are fine.
 
dshix said:
I advise that you focus first on getting your basic obligations, such as going to Mass every Sunday, in order. You actually cannot gain merit from good works such as abstinence if you are still in a state of sin. Willfully missing Mass on Sunday is a grave sin.

Please begin doing that, and let us know how you are doing.

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To other posters in the thread: Those of you who are being unkind are not helping anyone. Don’t speak with haughtiness to those who come to these forums looking for helpful interaction.
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Well stated.
 
The only thing I’d like to add to this thread since I’m not catholic is that I believe that Sunday is the 1st day not the 7th? Yes? I know-picky picky-sorry.
 
HolyCrusader007 said:
I have decided to give up meat every Friday for the rest of my life…God Willing…as a means to honor the sacrifice of our Lord and Savior…Jesus…who was crucified on the 5th day only to rise on the 7th day. Considering that my Sunday Church attendance has been very low I figure I must at least do something to remain Catholic(and I want to get back to going to Church each Sunday…thats the next step)

I have read that traditional Christians(Jesus and his followers) gave up meat on Friday s… So I want to ask fellow Catholics what they think of giving up meat on each Friday?
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Always abstained from meat during lent even at a very young age, and normal diet consists primarily of meat, so it’s a big deal for me not even eating it for one day.

Several years ago when I returned to the faith, I decided it was for life as well, and very happy with the decision because I’m very conscious of my reasons for abstaining on Fridays year around. At the same time, that does not take away how special Fridays are during the lenten season
 
Maybe you all know HolyCrusader007 better than I, but (s)he didn’t seem to be bragging to me. It seemed to me that HC7 is trying to rededicate their life to God. Sometimes writing about it in a public forum or talking about it among friends who share that devotion makes it more firm in one’s mind and heart. It’s also alright to seek encouragement, and hear from others who share that devotion. I thought HC7’s question was fair too.

I agreed that regular mass attendance should be a priority, but I don’t know the details of their life. I’ll pray for God to guide HC7 because they brought their journey to our attention.

As to the question in the original post, I think it is a good devotion if it is meaningful to you; that is, if it is a genuine sacrifice and not too easy. In the United States, the bishops (USCCB) have said that meatless Fridays are not necessary except during Lent. However, they also said that we should do some meaningful devotion on Friday, and I believe they said that meatless Fridays are still encouraged. I didn’t catch what country you’re in, and the rules are different in other countries. Anyway, it was a longstanding tradition, and I think it’s a good thing. May God guide you in your endeavor to walk closer with Him.
 
Bonnie said:
I know - but it seems that most people don’t do anything else. Somewhere (probably here at CA) I read that abstaining from meat is preferred, but other penances are fine.
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As I recall from reading Jimmy Akin on that, it’s not even under pain of sin to at least substitute something. It’s laudable to do, but not necessary. (At least in the US.)
 
dshix said:
I advise that you focus first on getting your basic obligations, such as going to Mass every Sunday, in order. You actually cannot gain merit from good works such as abstinence if you are still in a state of sin. Willfully missing Mass on Sunday is a grave sin.

Please begin doing that, and let us know how you are doing.
Nicely phrased
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HolyCrusader007 said:
I have decided to give up meat every Friday for the rest of my life…God Willing…as a means to honor the sacrifice of our Lord and Savior…Jesus…who was crucified on the 5th day only to rise on the 7th day. Considering that my Sunday Church attendance has been very low I figure I must at least do something to remain Catholic(and I want to get back to going to Church each Sunday…thats the next step)

I have read that traditional Christians(Jesus and his followers) gave up meat on Friday s… So I want to ask fellow Catholics what they think of giving up meat on each Friday?
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It is good to give up meat on Friday if it is a sacrifice for you and you do it for the Lord.

Please remember that it is most important that your first priority be the Sacrament of Reconciliation (confession), and the receiving of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. Attendance at Sunday Mass (or the Saturday vigil) is also necessary.

God bless you on your spiritual journey!

Dorothy
 
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