To: NYer
what is the problem with dispensations.
I remembering hearing stories about Cardinal Spellman, pre Vatican II, giving dispensation for st. Patrick's day and not on St. Joseph's day because it was primarily celebrated by Italians.
26 posted on
03/16/2006 1:21:44 PM PST by
Coleus
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To: Coleus
Nothing wrong with dispensations. However, since VCII, the majority of catholics consider themselves permanently 'dispensated' from any form of self denial. That leaves only the 7 Fridays in Lent, minus St. Patrick's day - because it is a 'religious' holiday.
27 posted on
03/16/2006 1:49:47 PM PST by
NYer
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