Wait, I don't have to fast Sunday during Lent?

[Della]

As for sunday, i have decided to begin eating regulary again and ending all aspects of the fast after High Mass, a full 20 decade rosary prayer in the afternoon and the eve prayers.

But this is of my free will. As for food fasting, i discussed this with my priest as i got very ill with a powerful flu last week (and it still is not over), but i try to eat only when the body “screams for food” and drink water or juice.

No soda, Facebook, Twitter, tea, coffee, sweets, movies and festivities are still no-can-do and i will remain so until late sunday eve. I mean, the church asks so little of us, this is the least i can do to show Lord Jesus Christ some respect and dignity thinking of the horrible sufferings He went through for all of us.

That was my three cents for today.

It’s laudable to do more than is required, but really, Sundays should be celebrated not be days of penance, fasting, or abstinence. When we make them so we are, in effect, nullifying the reason Sundays are solemnities–because Christ rose from the dead. It’s a sign, not only to us, but to the world of this truth. And secondly, it is good for us to submit ourselves to the prescriptions of the Church in all things. This teaches us patience, obedience, and humility. There’s a great danger in being more Catholic than the Church asks us to be. We should never do so without direct permission of our spiritual director/pastor, for the good of our souls. :tiphat:

 

[LCMS_No_More]

You’re allowed to abstain from abstaining on Solemnities and First Class Feast Days.

Yesterday was a First Class Feast, so you could have played your XBox.

Holy Thursday is a First Class Feast as well, I think.

But, I think you still have to fast on Sundays.

The current calendar doesn’t have classes, just these:

Solemnity
Feast
Memorial
Optional Memorial

AFAIK, only Solemnities are exempt from the Law of Fasting.

 

[Padraig1972]

It’s laudable to do more than is required, but really, Sundays should be celebrated not be days of penance, fasting, or abstinence. When we make them so we are, in effect, nullifying the reason Sundays are solemnities–because Christ rose from the dead. It’s a sign, not only to us, but to the world of this truth. And secondly, it is good for us to submit ourselves to the prescriptions of the Church in all things. This teaches us patience, obedience, and humility. There’s a great danger in being more Catholic than the Church asks us to be. We should never do so without direct permission of our spiritual director/pastor, for the good of our souls. :tiphat:

You are right, i was not thinking so clear. I know that Sundays should be celebrated. So after mass, rosary and eve prayers i am going to have a good meal and some cake/soda.

Now, im looking forward to the next days masses. This is my first easter as a catholic.

 

[Della]

You are right, i was not thinking so clear. I know that Sundays should be celebrated. So after mass, rosary and eve prayers i am going to have a good meal and some cake/soda.

That’s the spirit!

Now, im looking forward to the next days masses. This is my first easter as a catholic.

Welcome to the family! Were you received last Easter Vigil or will you be received this Easter Vigil or were you received at some other time of the year? Inquiring minds want to know. :aok:

 

[Padraig1972]

That’s the spirit!

Welcome to the family! Were you received last Easter Vigil or will you be received this Easter Vigil or were you received at some other time of the year? Inquiring minds want to know. :aok:

Thank you so much. I was recieved at the day for the vietnameese martyrs (november 24th) last year and were one of six (out of total nine students from my class) that converted the same night. It was an fantastic experience.

Sideinfo: I took the name Johannes (John in english). I suppose this could be the name i use if i ever should become a brother (If God wills it).

 

[Thecatman]

Let me correct post #4 from the user “Big Ro”. You MUST fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.

 

[Butaperson]

Let me correct post #4 from the user “Big Ro”. You MUST fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.

I think he was mixing up the mandatory fast with voluntary abstinence. You have to abstain from meat on Fridays and fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, but you are not required to give up a particular item throughout Lent like sweets, coffee, TV, ect. This is an optional sacrifice that is simply traditional as well as pious, and often mistaken for mandatory.

 

[Ite_ad_Ioseph]

What are the fasting and abstinence rules for the feasts of St. Joseph and the Annunciation?

 

[Ite_ad_Ioseph]

These feasts usually fall during Lent