Yes, a Catholic can receive dispensation from Lenten obligations through their local bishop or pastor in certain circumstances.
Probably any countries with a Christian or Catholic population
Roman Catholic AnswerOne of the things that the Church does when it recognizes a saint is to assign a Mass, usually on the anniversary of their death "their birthday into heaven" as it were. St. Patrick's Day is on the 17th of March. As St. Patrick is the patron saint of the Irish, that day is a Holy Day of Obligation in Ireland, people are released from their Lenten fasting, they have a dispensation from Rome if the day falls on a Friday. In Ireland, it is a holy day when everyone goes to Mass.
"Rosencrantz: To think, my lord, that if you delight not in man, what lenten entertainment the players shall receive from you. We coted them on the way, and hither are they coming to offer you service."
During the Lenten season, Roman Catholic followers are expected to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, abstain from meat on Fridays, and give up something meaningful as a form of penance. They are also encouraged to attend Mass more frequently, pray, and engage in acts of charity.
Johannes Gritsch has written: 'Quadragesimale Gritsch de tempore et de sanctis' -- subject(s): Latin Sermons, Early works to 1800, Sermons, Catholic Church, Lenten sermons 'Quadragesimale fratris iohannis Gritsch ordinis fratrum minorum doctoris eximij' -- subject(s): Latin Sermons, Early works to 1800, Sermons, Catholic Church, Lenten sermons 'Quadragesimale fratris ioh[ann]is Gritsch ordinis fratrum mino[rum] doctoris eximij' -- subject(s): Latin Sermons, Early works to 1800, Sermons, Catholic Church, Lenten sermons 'Quadragesimale fratris Ioha[n]nis gritsch ordinis fratrum minorum doctoris eximij' -- subject(s): Latin Sermons, Early works to 1800, Sermons, Catholic Church, Lenten sermons
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Only in the non-Lenten season. When it is not lent, if the Catholic wishes to eat meat, they should give something else up. During Lent, they should not eat meat on Friday provided they are of the age 14 or older. It matters not where you are in the world. If this is a problem because of your geographical location, consult your local priest who can offer you a dispensation (permission to eat meat, without causing sin)
Catholics age 60 and over are not required to fast during Lent but must abstain from meat on the days appointed.
lenten practices are: playing computer games like dota nad lol
That is somewhat debated. The Catholic Church has not given any official statement, and leaves it up to the faithful to decide for themselves.
Marian Schultz has written: 'The penitential character of the Roman church in the Lenten orations of the Gelasian and Gregorian Sacramentaries' -- subject(s): Catholic Church, Liturgy, Penance
Adolf Chwala has written: 'Frequent communion' -- subject(s): American Sermons, Catholic Church, Frequency of communion, Lenten sermons, Lord's Supper, Sermons