[Campion]

I just don't understand why if I fast at a time specified by another, how that really ever relates to me or my personal communication with God.

Perhaps just because it's better than never fasting at all?

The significance of Fridays, of course, is in commemoration of the Passion.

[zerosix]

Thanks for the enlightenment. I always love to learn more about another religion's basic tenents. The Good News is that we are all sisters and brothers in Christ Jesus and eternally grateful for His Salvation and Grace.

I grew up around three Catholic families and knew very well of their "meatless Fridays" but was too young at the time to understand, though their kids didn't understand any more than I did, they just hated fish and mac&cheese and really envied me during Lenten Season when I ate ice cream.