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Fast and Abstiance Regulations
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. In addition, Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence.
For members of the Latin Catholic Church, the norms on fasting are obligatory from age 18 until age 59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal. The norms concerning abstinence from meat are binding upon members of the Latin Catholic Church from age 14 onwards.
If possible, the fast on Good Friday is continued until the Easter Vigil (on Holy Saturday night) as the "paschal fast" to honor the suffering and death of the Lord Jesus and to prepare ourselves to share more fully and to celebrate more readily his Resurrection.
Information about fasting borrowed from USCCB's Fast and Abstinence Resource Page
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Lenten Studies
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"Where in the Hell are we?"
A trip through Dante's Inferno with Msgr. Mee
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Learn more and sign up at St. Augustine Parish's Website by clicking on the button below:
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Parousia
The Bible and the Mass with Scott Hahn
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Learn more and sign up at the St. Paul's Center for Biblical Theology by clicking on the button below:
Parousia: The Bible and the Mass
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Bible in a Year
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If you’ve struggled to read the Bible, this podcast is for you.
Ascension’s Bible in a Year Podcast, hosted by Fr. Mike Schmitz and featuring Jeff Cavins, guides Catholics through the Bible in 365 daily episodes starting January 1st, 2021.
Each 20-25 minute episode includes:
- two to three scripture readings
- a reflection from Fr. Mike Schmitz
- and guided prayer to help you hear God’s voice in his Word.
Unlike any other Bible podcast, Ascension’s Bible in a Year Podcast for Catholics follows a reading plan inspired by the Great Adventure Bible Timeline® learning system, a groundbreaking approach to understanding Salvation History developed by renowned Catholic Bible teacher Jeff Cavins.
Tune in and live your daily life through the lens of God’s word!
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One Day Lenten Retreats
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Saturday, March 13, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PMNeed a boost in your Lenten journey? You are invited to join Sr. Patricia Novak via ZOOM for a mid-Lent retreat opportunity to take some time apart for prayer and reflection. Come together with others for this virtual day of renewal with input, communal prayer, guided reflection time, personal quiet space and sharing. Enjoy this time to seek God in the midst of busyness as you journey towards Easter. (Read more by clicking on the title or logo to the left)Read More
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Wednesday, March 24, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Morning Day of Prayer Lenten Reflections on Bishop Daly’s Pastoral Letter on the Holy Eucharist St. Joseph's Parish (Colbert) Sister Mary Eucharista, SMMC Jesus, in this great Lenten mystery of His Passion, Death and Resurrection, leads us from slavery to freedom. Enrich your Lenten practice and discover how an abundance of mercy that awaits us in the Eucharist can enhance our whole Lenten experience. Two conferences, Adoration of the Holy Eucharist, sacrament of Reconciliation. No cost to attend. Donations for this event are welcome. Please register in advance. https://ihrc.net/events/morning-of-prayer-st-josephs-colbertRead More
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CRS Rice BowlCRS Rice Bowl is the Lenten program of Catholic Relief Services, the official relief and development agency of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Through CRS Rice Bowl, faith communities in dioceses throughout the United States put their faith into action through prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Lenten alms donated through CRS Rice Bowl support the work of CRS in more than 100 different countries each year. Twenty-five percent of donations to CRS Rice Bowl stay in the local diocese, supporting hunger and poverty alleviation efforts. Since its inception in 1975, CRS Rice Bowl has raised nearly $300 million .
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