Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 are obliged to fast on Ash Wednesday on Feb. 26 and Good Friday on April 10. In addition, all Catholics 14 and older must abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, all the Fridays of Lent, and Good Friday. But what is the difference between “abstinence” and “fasting”?
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U.S. bishops receive letter from Pope Francis as they gather for spiritual retreat
By USCCB The U.S. Bishops have received a letter from Pope Francis as they gather in northern Illinois at Mundelein Seminary this week. The week-long retreat is taking place at the invitation of Pope Francis who has asked all bishops […]
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