Tag Archives: abstinence

QUAERITUR: Ember Days during Octave of Pentecost… penitential?

Posted on 9 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a priest:
For those that follow the 1962 calendar or simply follow the traditional penitential days, are the ember days in the octave of Pentecost days of fast? It would seem not since the octave days, similar to Easter, are … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Is it a sin to fast during the Easter Octave?

Posted on 5 April 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
I listen to the Catholic Channel on Sirius/XM a lot and yesterday a priest who is usually fairly reliable made the comment that it is a sin to fast during the Octave of Easter. My wife started fasting … Continue reading →

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Good Friday – fast and abstinence

Posted on 29 March 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Most of us here are bound by the Church’s law to fast and abstain today.
What’s your plan?

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QUAERITUR: Can I eat insect parts on Fridays?

Posted on 15 February 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Since the topic came up elsewhere, I thought it a good idea to revive this question from a reader and repost it:
From a reader:
Do insect products count as meat products, and therefore prohibited on Fridays and other days of abstinence. … Continue reading →

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Lent, Alligators and You

Posted on 15 February 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Someone sent me a copy of a letter written by the Archbishop of New Orleans to a member of his flock about eating alligator during Lent.  The answer is “yes”.  You may eat alligator during Lent.
This is old news to … Continue reading →

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OLDIE POLL: Should the US Bishops implement “meatless Fridays” during the whole year?

Posted on 12 November 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

As the U.S. bishops prepare to meet in their autumn assembly, I represent this poll (originally HERE):
The bishops of England and Wales did this.
You can vote even if you are not registered here. Please give your reasons in the combox … Continue reading →

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“And he shall make all, both little and great, rich and poor, freemen and bondmen, to have a character in their right hand, or on their foreheads.”

Posted on 19 September 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Under the entry about our obligation to attend Holy Mass, someone posted this comment (I removed it to here):
I’ve always had a fantasy where I make wallet sized Catholic obligation cards.  These would have check boxes or punch boxes for … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Abstinentia de carne lacertina aut crocodrillina

Posted on 23 March 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Ex lectoris e-pistulis extractum:
Reverendo patro Ioanni Zuhlsdorfo discipulus C. salutem et commemorationem in precibus suis. Gratias meas, sivis, ob opum tuam tibi agere volo. [Acceptae.] Mihi, catholico iuveni et discipulo in collegio liberalum artis et liberalum (aut impudicarum) mentum, scripturae … Continue reading →

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Ash Wednesday, Fasting, Abstaining, and You.

Posted on 20 February 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

According to the 1983 Code of Canon Law for the Latin Church, Latin Church Catholics are bound to observe fasting and abstinence on Ash Wednesday.
Here are some details. I am sure you know them already, but they are good … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Friday fish and chips cooked in beef fat? WDTPRS POLL: “meatless Fridays”.

Posted on 7 January 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

POLL BELOW!
From a reader:
I was watching TV last night & on the program they were talking about fish & chips fried in rendered beef fat at a restaurant.
Fish & Chips is one of my favorite Friday dishes and I assume … Continue reading →

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