2007-02-22 01:51:20 · 5 answers · asked by Katie S 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Catholics in the United States are obliged to abstain from the eating of meat on Ash Wednesday and on all Fridays during the season of Lent.
They are also obliged to fast on Ash Wednesday and on Good Friday.
Self-imposed observance of fasting on all weekdays of Lent is strongly recommended. This is where people also give up chocolate, sarcasm, or something else for Lent.
With love in Christ.
2007-02-24 15:54:39 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can eat. Religious fasting means no animal products, oil (usually means olive oil), and wine. It is for a full 40 days until Easter. Orthodox practice it for the full 40 days. Catholics usually only give up something or fast 1 or 2 days
2007-02-22 09:56:51 · answer #2 · answered by travelguruette 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
meat on Fridays.
unless you are a child, or elderly, or pregnant, or suffer from a medical condition.
honestly, it's really up to you what you want to do. Your sacrifice and penance should be between you and God.
2007-02-22 09:54:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
F*CK LENT. EAT WOMAN, EAT!!
2007-02-22 09:54:15 · answer #4 · answered by Monica L. 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Whatever you promised not to, if that was what you were giving up for it..
2007-02-22 10:02:48 · answer #5 · answered by XX 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋