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To: NYer

When I came back to Catholicism this was one of the things that bothered me so I simply followed the Muzzie rule, no food sun-up to sun-down. The other thing I find odd are the Friday feasts people have. Expensive sea food and gorging at fish fries seem out of place to me.


9 posted on 02/28/2006 6:50:52 AM PST by Varda
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To: Varda
When I came back to Catholicism this was one of the things that bothered me

Welcome back! Many of us have lapsed over the years and coming home is comforting and reassuring.

Lenten fast is quite misunderstood by most catholics. Initially, I 'gave up stuff' like in childhood. Over time, I began to 'add stuff' like daily recitation of the Rosary. With time, I've begun to carry certain lenten practices with me throughout the year.

*The other thing I find odd are the Friday feasts people have. Expensive sea food and gorging at fish fries seem out of place to me.*

Like substituting lobster for steak on Friday ;-)? These folks are only fooling themselves and actually know better. As our pastor noted last night, meatless Fridays holds little meaning for people who eat meat on the other 6 days of the week. The concept should be one where by the penitent takes the money saved from these sacrifices and gives it to charity. It is far better to give up 'tv news' or some other addictive or pleasurable activity and substitute an hour of prayer, reading scripture or visiting the sick than to sacrifice 'chocolate', especially when you don't normally do so the rest of the year.

12 posted on 02/28/2006 7:45:36 AM PST by NYer (Discover the beauty of the Eastern Catholic Churches - freepmail me for more information.)
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