[NYer]

According to the "new" norms, fasting and abstinence are only required on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. However, Canon Law has never changed the requirement to abstain on all Fridays. One may substitute an act of mercy or some other form of penance on Fridays throughout the year.

Lesson 43 of 43 - this concludes the Brief Catechism for Adults. Thank you Salvation for posting the links to the other 42 lessons and thank you all, for reading through this exercise. May God open your minds and hearts to these lessons.

[lost-and-found]

I think the most difficult day to fast (and abstain from meat) is dec 24th since that’s when most of the food for the Christmas Eve dinner gets prepared, at least in my traditional Polish family =). All those smells just keep your mouth watering all day.

[Salvation]

Thank you for your dedication in posting all 43 threads! You are to be commended.

[Salvation]

Beginning September 1 another series will start. However, it will be posted only on weekdays — nothing on Sunday.

Stay tuned.