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THurifer2
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This is not true. There is no list of gravely sinful acts or a list of declarations grave acts.
Full knowledge alludes to knowing what you are doing is a sin.
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Full knowledge alludes to knowing what you are doing is a sin.
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Br.Rich_SFO
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Yes, it is a precept of the Church.
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chicago
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What about break dancing? Would it be a mortal sin? May I break dance while eating my main meal? Between meals? If I break dance all day without taking a break, have I failed to fast? Have I braked at all?
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Melissa
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No, fasting isn’t a requirement until you’re 18. (I think this is in recognition of the fact that for children who are still growing, fasting could be detrimental to their health.)
While abstinence isn’t required of my younger children we practice it for the whole family anyhow because I’m simply NOT going to make two different dinners.
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chicago
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Would it be ironic if one fasted fastidiously?
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thomasf
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I have a mormon friend. One day a month they fast from the last meal on saturday until the last meal on Sunday. I was telling him about the fasting we’re supposed to do today and not eating meat on fridays and his comments were that it wasn’t fasting if you got to eat during the fast.
I’m not sure I disagree. One big meal and two small meals hardly sounds like fasting. It’s more like not snacking.
I’m not sure I disagree. One big meal and two small meals hardly sounds like fasting. It’s more like not snacking.
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LilyM
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There are some things that have been declared to be objectively grave matter, put it that way, or as near enough as makes plain that they are. Things like abortion, homosexual activities and such.
Though you’re right it’s not an exhaustive list and on a lot of issues prayerful discernment and consideration of the individual circumstances is needed.
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LilyM
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Remember the Church is treating us as adults in this, setting bare minimum requirements and trusting us to do more out of love and willingly rather than because it’s required by Church law.
And in today’s junk-food and snack-food and obesity-ridden Western World that bare minimum can be difficult for many of us, so don’t underestimate the discipline it takes for some who aren’t used to it!
Not to mention that, being more aware as we now are of eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, you wouldn’t want to mandate more stringent practices that may either form the seeds of such conditions or exacerbate already-existing ones.
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Ghoti
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Also take into account diseases or disorders that might require one to eat specific things, and/or at specific times, and/or specific amounts – like diabetes: fasting can be very dangerous if not done in consultation with a physician.
And your confessor: because HMC can allow alternative penances.
And your confessor: because HMC can allow alternative penances.
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AHapka
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Ok, I just read another thread on fasting and am worried I might have broken the fast. This is what I ate:
Breakfast: Can of mountain dew and a handful of m&m’s
Lunch: 4 pancakes, an orange, and a can of root beer
Dinner: 3/4 of a serving of macaroni and cheese and a glass of juice.
Did I eat too much? Break the fast? Opinions would be appreciated. Thanks
Andy
Breakfast: Can of mountain dew and a handful of m&m’s
Lunch: 4 pancakes, an orange, and a can of root beer
Dinner: 3/4 of a serving of macaroni and cheese and a glass of juice.
Did I eat too much? Break the fast? Opinions would be appreciated. Thanks
Andy
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rick43235
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You don’t need spiritual guidance, you need nutritional guidance.Ok, I just read another thread on fasting and am worried I might have broken the fast. This is what I ate:
Breakfast: Can of mountain dew and a handful of m&m’s
Lunch: 4 pancakes, an orange, and a can of root beer
Dinner: 3/4 of a serving of macaroni and cheese and a glass of juice.
Did I eat too much? Break the fast? Opinions would be appreciated. Thanks
Andy
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1ke
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No, you didn’t.Ok, I just read another thread on fasting and am worried I might have broken the fast. This is what I ate:
Breakfast: Can of mountain dew and a handful of m&m’s
Lunch: 4 pancakes, an orange, and a can of root beer
Dinner: 3/4 of a serving of macaroni and cheese and a glass of juice.
Did I eat too much? Break the fast? Opinions would be appreciated. Thanks
Andy
You seem to be leaning towards scrupulosity. I suggest you talk to your priest and discuss the requirements of fasting in detail so you will not be so concerned that you have done something wrong.
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MrS
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Well, at least your caffine (name removed by moderator)ut got less with each meal. But I don’t think mom would approve of your eating habits.:tsktsk:Ok, I just read another thread on fasting and am worried I might have broken the fast. This is what I ate:
Breakfast: Can of mountain dew and a handful of m&m’s
Lunch: 4 pancakes, an orange, and a can of root beer
Dinner: 3/4 of a serving of macaroni and cheese and a glass of juice.
Did I eat too much? Break the fast? Opinions would be appreciated. Thanks
Andy
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AHapka
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I should say I don’t normally eat that bad. Just very lazy, but that happens when you work 10 hours in a snowstorm
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Ghoti
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I’d say that working 10 hrs in a snowstorm does not constitute “lazy”.I should say I don’t normally eat that bad. Just very lazy, but that happens when you work 10 hours in a snowstorm
What exactly were you doing in the snowstorm (if I may ask)?
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AHapka
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I’m a Sheriff’s Deputy. Hence pulling cars out of ditches, handling accidents, etc.
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Sir_Knight
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Absolution can be denied for any number of reasons and it’s pretty difficult to commit any mortal sin without having the sin of presumption associated with it.
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