Season of Lent

Lent

  • Fasting

    • Eating less

    • 1 full meal and 2 smaller meals

    • No eating between meals

    • Ages 18-59

    • Observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday

  • Abstinence

    • No meat with the exception of fish

    • Observed on Ash Wednesday and All Fridays of Lent

  • Reasons to Fast and Abstain:

    • Self-discipline

    • Repentance

    • Spiritual Focus

    • Solidarity with the poor

    • Sharing in Christ’s sacrifice