Vatican issues decree for Holy Week liturgies with pandemic restrictions

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“Easter is at the heart of the entire liturgical year and is not simply one feast among others. The Easter triduum is celebrated over the arc of three days, which is preceded by Lent and crowned by Pentecost and, therefore, cannot be transferred to another time,” said the “Decree in the Time of COVID-19.”
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Where public Masses have been canceled, the decree said, the bishops, in agreement with their bishops’ conference, should ensure that the Holy Week liturgies are celebrated in the cathedral and in parish churches. The faithful should be advised of the times for the celebrations, so that they can pray at home at the same time.
 
It’s going to be strange not going to mass on Easter, that’s for sure. Holy Week liturgies in the Vatican have been closed to the public.
 
I cannot find a topic linked primarily to the question I have, but I am a Catholic teenager in the midst of the Coronavirus in the USA. My family doesn’t want to waste food during these rough times, and my question is this:

Are the Lenten meat sacrifices still considered mortal sins if broken if it would stop meat from being wasted? To clarify- if my family has leftover meats for a meal today to avoid wasting food, how bad would that be?
 
As a teenager, you are subject to your parents’ authority. Eat what is served to you and give thanks to God that you have food available without having to leave your home.

And be at peace. 🙏
 
CeciMusic said:
Are the Lenten meat sacrifices still considered mortal sins if broken if it would stop meat from being wasted? To clarify- if my family has leftover meats for a meal today to avoid wasting food, how bad would that be?
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Let me put it this way: the very orthodox Benedictine abbey that I’m an oblate of, has lifted the lenten restrictions for its monks. They have also locked down the abbey to outsiders.

Today they got a liturgy break as well, only the conventual Mass and Compline were celebrated in choir. The other Offices done in private.

It’s a very elderly community, average age over 70.

Gertabelle is right, follow your parent’s authority.
 
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