Here’s why Catholics don’t eat meat on Fridays during Lent

Aletelia ^ | March 2, 2017 | Philip Kosloski

[Biggirl]

No. It is an act of love and thanksgiving for what the savior did on that very first Good Friday.

[Biggirl]

Please in a very way caucus any Catholic threads. Thank-you and God Bless.

[Verginius Rufus]

Until the 1960s the ban on meat was all Fridays (unless it was a holy day like Christmas), but since then it has just been the Fridays during Lent.

There was talk that the bishops in England might try to re-impose the ban on meat on Fridays year-round, but as far as I know they have not implemented it.

[Biggirl]

It is called “Good Friday” because of what the savior did for the love of our souls.

[antidisestablishment]

A Baptist moved to a Catholic town and converted after years. He was baptized, and the priest told him, “you were born a Baptist, raised a Baptist; but now you’re a Catholic.”

His new Catholic friends were appalled when he ordered a huge steak on a Friday during Lent. When they approached the table, they overheard his unique grace: “you were born a cow, raised a cow; but now you’re a fish...”

[cyclotic]

Checkers makes a double decker fish sandwich. It’s huge.

[pgyanke]

Who cares about meat after the resurrection? Is that NOT OLD TESTAMENT “Legalism” destroyed by the new covenant? Am I missing something here?

We fast because Jesus told us to fast.

Matt 9:14 At that time, John’s disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Why is it that we and the Pharisees fast so often, but Your disciples do not fast?” 15 Jesus replied, “How can the attendants of the bridegroom mourn while He is with them? But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them; then they will fast.

Jesus also told us how to fast in Matt 6:16. It is not Old Testament legalism because that legalism came from the chastisement of Israel for following foreign gods. This is about enduring the temptations of the world. See here for more.

[pabianice]

>>Catholic peoples from time immemorial have set apart Friday for special penitential observance

2000 years is "time immemorial"?

[WENDLE]

But if we don’t “fast”— is that a sin? Are not our sins forgiven and did Christ later die as an atonement for our sins after he said those reported statement? Just Say’n. The issue is did Jesus sacrifice for nothing or are our sins not forgiven ( what ever sin is)?

[WENDLE]

But if you don’t fast- you are still forgiven if you accept Christ in your heart as savior? ( past tense) . Right?

[IamConservative]

We have a Cladaugh Irish Pub. It is packed every Friday year round because they have very good fish-n-chips. Apparently our Catholics eat fish every Friday.

[WENDLE]

Good Post. These rituals are fine to remind us that we are totally saved already.

[gunnut]

It is a sin for a Catholic to eat meat on Friday without an adequate reason.

Why? I don't see it in God's word. It is a tradition but I really can't see it as biblically supported.

[NorthMountain]

If you want "penitential" food, I suggest Nutraloaf It has the advantage of being vegetarian (in some forms), and being served in penitentiaries ...

[RegulatorCountry]

Pretty sure nobody thinks they are going to Hell for eating a steak on Friday. I never worried about Lenton Fridays, but I can see some folks honoring the tradition and symbolism. If it gets one to think more on the price that Jesus paid for their sins, good for them. Although I'm guessing that is something we should be thinking about every day.

Christians outside of Roman Catholicism accept the teachings of the Apostle Paul upon the matter in Romans 14. In a nutshell: if there are those who need to observe these dietary rituals then fine, observe them if it strengthens your faith, just give thanks to the Lord. If you don't, that's fine too, just give thanks to the Lord.

[pgyanke]

Are not our sins forgiven and did Christ later die as an atonement for our sins after he said those reported statement? Just Say’n.

You didn't read the link. Just say'n.

[Robe]

Way Way Way back in the Day.... Our Parrish Priest in charge of the Alter-boys took us (about 30 or so) to a Major League ball game.
Every one was excited to be there and was having a great time. In the spirit of the game Father Foster, stood up and yelled for the Hot dog vendor, he ordered hotdogs and cokes for all.
After eating about half the meal, FR. Foster stood up as if he was sitting on a live wire , and Exclaimed “Holy Mother Of God, it’s Friday!!!!!
Without a pause he turned around, gave everyone absolution and blessed us. (No penance required) and sat back down foe the rest of the game.
I still can see the look on his face !!

[Biggirl]

Romans Chapter 14.

[Biggirl]

Correction: Very kind way.

[Old Yeller]

Actually, Catholics don’t eat meat on any Friday.

I believe that was the initial rule, but then it got changed to just Lenten Fridays. They tend to change a lot of laws over time, since they are man made laws to begin with.