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February
20, 2006 
VOL.
44, NO. 4Oakland,
CA
Lenten regulations
Ash
Wednesday, March 1, marks the beginning of Lent. The following regulations
regarding fasting and abstinence are observed: Catholics ages 14 and over
are to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday (April 14) and
all Fridays of Lent.
Individuals between 18 and 59 are also obliged to fast – eat one
full meal – on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Eating two smaller
meals is permitted if necessary to maintain strength, but eating between
meals is not. These obligations, however, do not apply to those whose
health or ability to work would be seriously affected.
Catholics are also encouraged to do penance in other ways, such as prayer,
acts of self-denial, almsgiving, and through works of kindness and compassion.
