cmotherofpirl Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 We've always celebrated St. Pat's day, I'm not down on that at all (I hope it didn't sound like I was). Its just that the comments reminded me of one year when I was at Christendom, St. Patty's fell on a Friday in Lent, so the prez of the college wrote the Bishop to get a dispensation so they could have the full on celebration he likes, which includes Guiness Beef and other meats and beer for everyone. There were people who didn't have a drop of Irish blood running in their veins, and generally wouldn't really care one way or another who were all for it just because they "got off the hook." I personally would just as soon continue with my fast and celebrate differently, or on the next day--I don't think St. Patrick would mind too much. Thats just me though. I'm all for celebrating, though, so long as its for the right reasons. WE always get a dispensation for the corned beef and cabbage if it was Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcePrincessKRS Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 haha Thats cool. :D I know I would feel differently if it were a case of always getting a dispensation, but in the particular one I mentioned it wasn't, which is why I tend to wrinkle my nose at it, I guess. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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