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Around 1965. It was never a "Rule' as we know it, it was more or less a sacrifice that was adopted by Catholics it was discontinued in the early sixties as a requirement, however, even to this day very devout Catholics still practice it. Vatican II did, however, say that Catholics should give something else up of equivalence if they do not give up meat on Fridays not in Lent. During Lent, meat should still be given up on Fridays.
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No meat on Friday but can eat fish?
Yes, that's right. The Roman Catholic rule of abstinence from meat on Fridays used to be for every Friday, all year, every year. Fish has always been ok on Fridays. I believe the Friday abstinence changed at the time of Vatican II, so that it is only in force during Lent
When did catholics stop abstaining from meat on Friday and on Wednesdays during Lent?
The rule that Catholics are to abstain from meat on these days remains in force.
What hours are you to abstain from eating meat on Lenten Fridays is it midnight till midnight sunrise to following sunrise any 24 hr period is there a set rule?
The traditional rule for abstaining from meat on Lenten Fridays is from midnight to midnight, encompassing the entire day. This means refraining from eating meat from midnight on Thursday night to midnight on Friday night. The goal is to fast from meat for the duration of Friday, recognizing it as a day of penance and abstinence.
What is the origin of not eating meat on Friday?
In the 1500's Catholic Fishermen were struggling to make a living so they asked the pope for help. He declared meat forbidden during lent but fish was not meat. The fishermen responded by generously donating to the church. There's no religious reason why fish, lobster and shrimp aren't considered meat.
What Tudor food was eaten on a Friday?
no meat was eaten on a Friday
Is frog legs OK for catholics to eat on Friday?
No!!!They are considered as meat!!Another Answer: Unless that Friday is a Good Friday or a Friday in the season of Lent, its ok to eat frog legs(meat).
What is forbidden on Good Friday red meat only or all meat?
All meat.
Do all Catholics in all countries abstain from eating meat on Friday?
No, they do not. While the general rule is to abstain from meat on Friday, ordinaries can request an indult from the Vatican and be excused from the obligation. If a Catholic is from a diocese with the indult they can make a personal decision to either abstain or do some other form of penance or service on Fridays.
Do you eat FISH until Good Friday or eat meat until Good Friday?
Catholics abstain eating meat during Lent on every Friday of the season. Fish can be eaten on this day, just not red meat.
Who changed from Sunday to Friday in Pakistan?
Zulfiqar ali Bhutto changed the weekly holiday from Sunday to Friday.
Has the rule changed on eating meat on Fridays?
Roman Catholic AnswerNo, it was re-stated quite clearly by Pope Paul VI in his Apostolic Constitition on penance entitled Paenitemini (see link below). The rule for fasting during Lent was relaxed, previously it had been every day but Sunday and it is now only Ash Wednesday and Friday. Also, some bishops conferences have applied to Rome and been granted an indult that, outside of Lent, people in their dioceses may give up something else besides meat on Fridays; but even then the rule favors giving up meat on all Fridays of the year is still in force.
Can you eat meat on Maundy Thursday?
yes ! its only on friday they prohibit eating of meat.
