Fast during Lent |
Fast and AbstinenceAbstinence (No Meat)
Fridays in Lent are obligatory days of abstinence (meatless meals) for Catholics age 14 and up. Fasting Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of Fast and Abstinence. When fasting, a person is permitted one full meal. Two smaller meals may also be taken, but not to equal a full meal. Fasting is obligatory from age 18 until 59. |
Operation Rice BowlFive minutes a day of
... means an enriched Lenten Journey for your family and lifesaving aid around the world. Pick up a CRS Rice Bowl in the Commons this Ash Wednesday and join our parish in a journey of solidarity this Lent. Click here for meatless recipes from all over the world, provided by CRS! |
Care for CreationLent is a time for prayer, fasting, and more intentional sharing. A form of 'fasting' is to be mindful of our use of resources. This year, our church is joining with many others in heeding the call to be stewards of God’s Creation. May this calendar remind us to be more mindful of the ways that our daily habits impact both “our common home” and all those with whom we share it. May we answer God’s call to be faithful stewards.
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Do You Want to Fast for Lent? Words attributed to Pope Francis
Fast from hurting words ...and say kind words
Fast from sadness ...and be filled with gratitude Fast from anger ...and be filled with patience Fast from pessimism ...and be filled with hope Fast from worries ...and have trust in God Fast from complaints ...and contemplate simplicity Fast from pressures ...and be prayerful Fast from bitterness ...and fill your hearts with joy Fast from selfishness ...and be compassionate to others Fast from grudges ...and be reconciled Fast from words ...and be silent so you can listen |