[B Knotts]

The requirement for some kind of abstinence on Fridays year round is actually still in effect. Many people don't realize this.

For simplification, I've simply adopted the old fish on Fridays tradition all year long. And, yes, health-wise, it's a good idea as well.

[Maximilian]

The requirement for some kind of abstinence on Fridays year round is actually still in effect. Many people don't realize this.

I wish this were true, but the reality is that there is no "requirement," only a "recommendation" for penance on Friday.