What do I do about abstinence when no other food is available?

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I will be attending a business-related event on the evening of Ash Wednesday, a day of abstinence.

Would it be appropriate to eat meat at the event if no other food is available?

If so I would be more than willing to abstain the day before and after.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Reginald_Plum]

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