Brother Adam Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 Are we suppose to fast today? I know its not an obligatory day. Are we suppose to fast every Friday until Easter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mona Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fasting and abstinance. The fridays of Lent are days of abstinance only, you do not need to fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Domini Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 (edited) [url="http://www.ewtn.com/faith/lent/fast.htm"]Fast and Abstinence.[/url] Courtesy of EWTN Edited March 1, 2006 by Myles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Adam Posted March 1, 2006 Author Share Posted March 1, 2006 Blast. There is half a box of candy sitting on my desk I want to finish. Oh well. Wait, can I make that a small meal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezic Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 i don't think that is the point. We are encouraged to eat enough to keep up strength (i.e. so our body doesn't start shutting down. For a person in the US, this is probably no food at all) Or else you can use the official only 1 big meal and possiblity of two smaller ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Adam Posted March 1, 2006 Author Share Posted March 1, 2006 [quote name='jezic' date='Mar 1 2006, 02:56 PM']i don't think that is the point. We are encouraged to eat enough to keep up strength (i.e. so our body doesn't start shutting down. For a person in the US, this is probably no food at all) Or else you can use the official only 1 big meal and possiblity of two smaller ones. [right][snapback]900916[/snapback][/right] [/quote] I was jesting. Though I've heard so many different things on this now, that I don't believe any of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmotherofpirl Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 Lenten and Easter Triduum Regulations Ash Wednesday Pastors are reminded that Ash Wednesday is celebrated on March 1, 2006. Ashes are to be distributed on that day either during the celebration of the Liturgy or at a Liturgy of the Word. One cannot anticipate Ash Wednesday by the distribution of ashes on Tuesday evening nor can one distribute ashes during the Sunday Masses on the First Sunday of Lent. Lenten Regulations As the season of Lent draws near, it is helpful to recall the discipline of the Church with regards to fast, abstinence and other forms of penance. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence. The Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence in the United States. The obligation of abstinence (refraining from eating meat) begins at the age of 14. [color=red]The law of fasting (limiting oneself to one full meal and two lighter meals) [/color]obliges all between the ages of 18-59. No one should consider this obligation lightly. Those individuals who have a medical condition in which fasting may be considered harmful are not obliged to fast, but should perform some other act of penance or charity. Pastors and parents are to see to it that minors, though not bound by the law of fast and abstinence, are educated in the authentic sense of penance and encouraged to do acts of penance suitable to their age. All members of the Christian Faithful are encouraged to do acts of penance and charity during the Lenten season beyond what is prescribed by the law. As a general rule, a request for a dispensation from the obligation of abstinence on Fridays of Lent will not be considered unless some serious reason is present. The attendance at social events, banquets, wedding rehearsals or receptions are not considered sufficient reason to request a dispensation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Adam Posted March 1, 2006 Author Share Posted March 1, 2006 Yep, I've read that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetpea316 Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 Good to know. Thanks for posting it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toledo_jesus Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 I decided to use these 40 days to try to eat like I live in poverty. Also, I gave up meat for Lent. I'm so miserable and it's only day one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 I heard that a whole bunch of priests across the country are taking on a full-fledge fast today together (I assume for support and the likes)... no food, no water. Absolutly nothing, not even gum. All day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 [quote name='toledo_jesus' date='Mar 1 2006, 02:53 PM']I'm so miserable and it's only day one.[right][snapback]90096[/snapback][/right][/quote]one thing i gave up was coffee. i totally feel you on being miserable! [quote name='FutureNunJMJ' date='Mar 1 2006, 03:23 PM']I heard that a whole bunch of priests across the country are taking on a full-fledge fast today together (I assume for support and the likes)... no food, no water. Absolutly nothing, not even gum. All day. [right][snapback]900984[/snapback][/right] [/quote] how is that physically possible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezic Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 you could do it for one day. THough that seems a bit harsh because we need water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 [quote name='Lil Red' date='Mar 1 2006, 04:30 PM']how is that physically possible? [right][snapback]900991[/snapback][/right] [/quote] grace... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 [b]Within me was a hunger of that inward food, Yourself, my God.[/b] -St. Augustine of Hippo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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