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For Catholics, fasting is the reduction of one's intake of food, while abstinence refers to refraining from something that is good, and not inherently sinful, such as meat. The Catholic Church teaches that all people are obliged by God to perform some penance for their sins, and that these acts of penance are both personal and corporeal.
Fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday with only one simple meal during the day, usually without meat. Refrain from eating meat (bloody foods) on all Fridays in Lent, substituting fish for example. Eliminate a food or food group for the entire season. Especially consider saving rich and fatty foods for Easter.
We'll go over the history of Ash Wednesday in the Christian church, answer whether or not it's just a Catholic observance (and if the Bible references this type of day), and fill you in on the ...
The chancel of a church on Ash Wednesday 2015 (the veiled altar cross and purple paraments are customary during Lent). Ash Wednesday marks the start of a 40-day period which is an allusion to the separation of Jesus in the desert to fast and pray. During this time he was tempted. Matthew 4:1–11, Mark 1:12–13, and Luke 4:1–13. [155]
Traditionally, Catholics are instructed to fast from eating meat on Ash Wednesday, as well as every Friday during the season of Lent. Some people also choose to give up meat for the entire season.
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This year, Ash Wednesday takes place on Wednesday, March 5. Ash Wednesday also occurs exactly 46 days before Easter Sunday, which falls on April 20. Ash Wednesday also occurs the day after Shrove ...
Fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday with only one simple meal during the day, usually without meat. Refrain from eating meat (bloody foods) on all Fridays in Lent, substituting fish for example. Eliminate a food or food group for the entire season. Especially consider saving rich and fatty foods for Easter.