Why No Meat on Fridays?

Father Michael Van Sloun explains why Catholics don't eat meat on Fridays during Lent.
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[@giuffre714]

Lobster tail, caviar, shrimp, eggplant parm, and a twice backed potato? It's not so bad. Sure beats a bologna sandwich.

[@zappz.224]

Very informative. Thank You for putting a good explanation into words. Now I feel like I have an answer to give to those who question. God Bless.

[@SpenceMan01]

Great explanation of the Catholic tradition!

[@MOV1983]

It's been many years since I've been to Mass, but it appears that the practices haven't changed. Same outdated "laws" such as not eating meat on Fridays; some of the same ideas that caused me to "drop out". I prefer to give up hate, resentment, envy, prejudice, hoarding, bigotry etc, not only during lent but year round; I believe Pope Francis have said some things along those same lines. Many blessings during these challenging times.

[@babyyolly6105]

Nice.. Thanks

[@RealMadrid15UCLs]

Can we chicken?

[@LiberalElitistMedia]

I remember a day when every Friday meant no meat for Catholics. Another 20 years they'll be selling Vatican approved condoms LOL

[@RealMadrid15UCLs]

Can we eat chicken?

[@abseconPC]

I heard they were allowed to eat meat on st. Patrick's Day even though it was a Friday and I heard that the beaver does not count as meat because it lives in Walter

[@herbcruz4697]

The local bishop can grant a dispensation on a day like St. Patrick's Day, in which case, they will tell you, in return, to abstain from meat on a different day of that week. If March 19 (St. Joseph) or March 25 (The Annunciation) were Fridays during Lent, then Canon Law allows you to eat meat on those days, being that they're both solemnities.

[@herbcruz4697]

A beaver is a mammal. No meat means no mammals or fowl.

[@RealMadrid15UCLs]

Oh wait we can't

[@michelleespinoza1140]

the bible dont say eat meat on Friday

[@snowice3837]

Michelle Espinoza Of course not sweetie, how could it? John 20:30 John 21:25. Peace be with you.