[NYer]

Archdiocese of Milwaukee gave the OK, but if we do, there has to be some sort of penitence done during the second week of Lent.

Which makes perfect sense. Do you think catholics will make the additional sacrifice.

Unfortunately, this is how the meatless Fridays US Indult began, following Second Vatican Council. Permission was broadly granted to allow catholics to eat meat on Fridays - provided - they made some other form of personal sacrifice. How many catholics actually follow this practice? (that's a rhetorical question :-)

[rzeznikj at stout]

Do you think catholics will make the additional sacrifice.

Not really. Though they should.

Unfortunately, this is how the meatless Fridays US Indult began, following Second Vatican Council. Permission was broadly granted to allow catholics to eat meat on Fridays - provided - they made some other form of personal sacrifice.

Wait--so we're technically not supposed to eat meat on Fridays, period?