Regulation for fasting and Abstinence Fasting
is to be observed by all 18 years of age and
older, who have not yet celebrated their 59th
birthday. On a fast day one full meal is
allowed.
Two other meals, sufficient to
maintain strength, may be taken according to
each one’s needs, but together they should not
equal another full meal. Eating between meals
is not permitted, but liquids, including milk and
juices are allowed.
Abstinence is observed by all 14 years of age
and older. On days of abstinence no meat is
allowed. Note that when health or ability work
would be seriously affected, the law does not
oblige. When in doubt concerning fast and
abstinence, the parish priest should be
consulted.
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence.
All the Friday’s of Lent are day of
abstinence. Fasting, almsgiving, and prayer
are the three traditional disciplines of Lent. The
faithful and catechumens should undertake
these practices seriously in a spirit of penance
and of preparation for Baptism or of renewal of
Baptism at Easter. |
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