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In the Catholic Church, Ash Wednesday is observed by fasting, abstinence from meat, and repentance-a day of contemplating one's transgressions. The Anglican Book of Common Prayer also designates Ash Wednesday as a day of fasting. In the medieval period, Ash Wednesday was the required annual day of penitential confession occurring after fasting and the remittance of the tithe. In other Christian denominations these practices are optional, with the main focus being on repentance. On Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 (whose health enables them to do so) are permitted to consume only one full meal, which may be supplemented by two smaller meals, which together should not equal the full meal. Some Catholics will go beyond the minimum obligations demanded by the Church and undertake a complete fast or a bread and water fast. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are also days of abstinence from meat (mammals and fowl), as are all Fridays during Lent. Some Catholics continue fasting beyond Lent, as was the Church's traditional requirement, concluding only after the celebration of the Easter Vigil.
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Can Catholics eat meat on Wednesdays during Lent?
Yes, with the exception of Ash Wednesday when meat may not be eaten.
Did the Catholic Church used to suggest eating fish on Wednesday?
On Ash Wednesday, Catholics would abstain from meat and fast. On Fridays, Catholics would abstain from meat.
Can Catholics eat meat on Spy Wednesday?
Yes, they can; the only days meat is not allowed is Ash Wednesday and all Fridays of Lent, but Spy Wednesday ( 2 days before Good Friday) is OK to eat meat
Why can Catholics eat meat on Annunciation?
The Annunciation is a day of celebration and not a day of penance as are Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.
Who practice ash Wednesday?
Catholics do.
What do Catholics eat for holidays?
Roman Catholics may not eat meat during a day of fast (Ash Wednesday, the Fridays of Lent, etc.) Otherwise, Catholics have no dietary restrictions.
Rules of lent catholic?
Lent is a time of public penance for Catholics. Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 should fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Catholics 14-years and older should not eat meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and every Friday during Lent.
Is Good Friday a day of abstinence for Catholics?
Yes, Catholics should abstain from eating meat on Good Friday, Ash Wednesday and all Fridays during Lent.
Is Ash Wednesday mandatory?
Yes Ash Wednesday is mandatory for Catholics. It is considered to be a Holy day of Obligation!
What age do you have to be to not eat meat during Lent on Ash Wednesday?
Catholics age 14 and up must refrain from eating meat on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays during Lent.
Are Catholics allowed to eat meat on Holy Thursday?
No, as a Catholic, it a ritual to refrain from eating meat on every Friday until Easter, also to fast and not eat meat on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.Roman Catholic AnswerNo, the abstinence rules apply to anyone fourteen years of age and older. Those Catholics are not permitted to eat meat on Ash Wednesday or any Fridays. Some countries, such as the United States, have a temporarily ruling that abstinence on Fridays outside of Lent can be replaced with some other practice but this does not apply to Fridays in Lent and Ash Wednesday. See link below.
Can you eat meat on spy Wednesday?
Yes, you can. The only days Catholics don’t eat meat are Good Friday, Ash Wednesday and the Fridays in the Lent season. It is therefore imperative to state that Catholics can eat meat during Holy Week. Having said this, there are still some Catholics who do not adhere to this. (this was my dear friend googles answer)
