Shrimp Scampi vs Meatloaf (Lenten recipe planning to get around intent of Church law)

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I see there is a sticky someplace, family life or water cooler, with Lenten recipes, so I will be putting recipes over there, and leaving this discussion to touch on the spiritual aspects of fasting, which I think was OP’s intent, sorry if I helped sidetrack the thread. I guess we need to look at why we fast and abstain.

obedience?
fear of hell?
self-discipline
to lose weight

and also as our Father Benedict reminds us to look at the attitude toward fasting, obedience to a rule done in a grudging, complaining mood is of little or no value. Obedience done in a spirit of getting away with someting is also of little or no value.
 
Sacrafice is individual and relative.
What is sacrifice to me, is not the same for you.
I just began REALLY observing meatless friday this year. :o Yes, we have had salmon and shrimp which I love both.
But the point is - I am beginning to discipline myself, and recognize the REASON for the practice. I will make greater sacrifices in the future. We have to start somewhere.
Plus, this new practice is a great witness to my non-catholic husband.

Finally, I live near the Columbia River - I have to love salmon! 👍
 
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