The rule is (was) Catholics could not eat meat on Fridays. One might consider "fish" meat as well but there is close correlation between Jesus and his Apostles as "fishers" of men, among a number of other Biblical eluding to fish. Therefore, fish is a popular substitute for meat on Fridays. Nowadays, Catholics are allowed to eat meat on Fridays with the acception of Lent.
The whole point of abstaining from meat was to sacrifice something for our Lord during a time of preparation such as Lent, and even Advent. I do no believe abstinence from meat is required during Advent. Having said that, there's nothing wrong with doing just that if you so choose.
2006-12-04 05:56:25
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answered by Daver 7
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That is an old rule from the Vatican I papers. This was done in the 60s and some devout Catholics still do it, but not the majority. Catholics eat now anything they want on Friday with the exception of Good Friday where we eat fish. That is only one Friday out of the other Fridays of the other years. I'm Catholic and don't eat fish on Friday except on Good Friday. Don't listen to those who aren't Catholic because they have some prejudices against us. The Vatican II rules have modernized the Catholic Church. That is an old myth that non-catholics use.
2006-12-03 05:46:45
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answered by cynical 6
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We can eat fish on any day.
However on Fridays during Lent (the 40 days before Easter) Catholics fast from eating meat on Fridays. Some Catholics give up meat on all Fridays.
The Catholic Church follows the Biblical practice of Jesus Christ and the Jews in setting aside days where the entire Church fasts and prays as one in a attitude of constant renewal.
Fridays were chosen because Jesus died for us on Good Friday.
Fasting is one of the three methods of interior penance along with prayer and almsgiving.
With love in Christ.
2006-12-03 16:13:13
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answered by imacatholic2 7
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it is meant to be a prepare in remembrance of Christ being crucified on a Friday. It replace into meant to be an act of understand and self-discipline and a reminder to desire. although this is totally arguable...... From Babylon, secret faith Reverend Ralph Woodrow, 1965 we've seen stunning from the scriptures that Friday replace into very actually no longer the day of the week on which Christ replace into crucified. yet each Friday many Catholics abstain from meat (substituting fish in its place) supposedly in remembrance of the Friday crucifixion. Roman Catholics interior usa at the instant are not to any extent further required via their church to abstain from meat on Fridays (as before) - different than throughout Lent - nonetheless many nonetheless persist with the custom of fish on Friday
2016-12-29 20:19:14
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answered by chatterton 3
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yes they can eat fish whenever... it's just a penance to give up warm blooded animals in honour of Jesus death. Your only required to abstain on advent and lent fridays these days.
2006-12-03 05:36:06
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answered by Borinke 1
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it is supposed to symbolize when Jesus split the loaves and fish...and yes they can eat fish any other day as well it is just a way of showing respect
2006-12-03 05:38:30
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answered by pookypoo1999 3
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Because that is the Sabbath day. And yes, Catholic do feast on fish on other days also.
2006-12-03 05:37:00
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answered by Anonymous
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seems that is answered, but how does one pay respect to the burning bush...
2006-12-03 06:08:46
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answered by nodumgys 7
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