“Our diocese observes the no meat on Friday rule during Lent...The rest of the year, I don’t worry about it.”
Same here.
My only problem is that I really don’t like fish, shrimp, etc. Sometimes Lent gets a little boring with a diet of salads and grilled cheese sandwiches. But yet, it’s a minor sacrifice that I can easily bear.
Cheese pizza, cheese lasagna, mac and cheese were staples here when the kiddies were young. Now the carbs are a no-no. I am not a sea food fan, either, so I can identify with you. My DH keeps reminding me that we are of a certain age and can forgo it, but I still observe. I am an RCIA leader and feel the need to be a leader in all areas. RME
Bean and cheese burritos, cheese enchiladas, tostadas, quesadillas, spaghetti with marinara or Alfredo sauce, spaghetti squash with marina, eggs with hash browns, cheese omelets, pancakes and eggs, potato pancakes, French toast, falafels, ratatouille, tomato soup with garlic toast, French onion soup, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, Morning Star meatless hamburgers, cheese and mushroom quiche, crepes, souffles, etc.
I, however, love seafood and therefore avoiding meat on Friday is not a sacrifice.