All articles tagged with #lent
Originally Published 3 days ago — by Vatican News
The Vatican announced Pope Leo XIV's schedule for January and February, including liturgies for the Conversion of St Paul, the Presentation of the Lord, and Ash Wednesday, along with participation in Lenten Spiritual Exercises and celebrations of key religious feasts.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
McDonald's franchisee Lou Groen created the Filet-O-Fish sandwich in 1962 to attract Catholic customers abstaining from meat on Fridays during Lent, leading to a quarter of its sales occurring during the 40 days of Lent. The sandwich, made of Alaskan pollock, remains popular year-round and is a testament to Groen's customer-first approach, outshining McDonald's founder Ray Kroc's alternative meatless idea, the Hula Burger.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Vatican News - English
Pope Francis celebrated the beginning of Lent with Mass at the Basilica of Santa Sabina, urging the faithful to heed Jesus' call to "return to the heart" by embracing the Lenten practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. He emphasized the importance of recognizing God's unconditional love and encouraged silent adoration and stripping away worldly trappings to focus on what is essential, ultimately calling for a return to God with all one's heart.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
This year, Valentine's Day coincides with Ash Wednesday, a day of penitence and fasting in the Catholic tradition. For practicing Catholics, this presents a unique challenge as the day of love and indulgence clashes with the solemn reminder of human mortality. Many are navigating this juxtaposition by preparing for Valentine's Day celebrations while also making sacrifices for Lent, such as giving up sweets. The convergence of these two observances prompts reflection on the contrast between romantic love and the solemnity of the Lenten season.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Pillar
The article discusses the observance of Valentine's Day and the upcoming Lenten season, as well as various news within the Catholic Church, including the potential impact of a federal rule change on foreign-born clergy, a Michigan priest convicted of financial crimes, criticism of Indian authorities by the head of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, and the Vatican's Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors preparing to publish its first annual report. Additionally, it highlights a project in the Diocese of Gallup, New Mexico, to build a rosary walk inspired by St. Kateri, emphasizing the importance of beauty and prayer in the Catholic faith.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Catholic News Agency
On Feb. 14, which coincides with St. Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday this year, Catholic couples and spouses can observe both by emphasizing the importance of words, paying attention to details, spending time together, projecting themselves into the future, and doing something together for others. Brother Édgar Henríquez, a Chilean seminarian, suggests that couples pray together, show affection through simple gestures, spend quality time, renew their mutual promise, and engage in charitable acts as a way to observe both occasions in the best possible way.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by cleveland.com
With the Lenten season in full swing, many people in Greater Cleveland are seeking out the best fish fry specials, ranging from church and non-profit fundraisers to local restaurants and bars. While some establishments offer fish fries daily or year-round, others have specials on the six Fridays leading up to Easter, featuring a variety of fish options such as cod, catfish, haddock, walleye, and perch, along with a range of side dishes.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WGN TV Chicago
This year, Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day coincide, posing a dilemma for those observing both. Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting and prayer leading up to Easter. The date of Easter, and consequently Ash Wednesday, varies each year due to the lunar calendar. Church officials advise those observing Ash Wednesday to adhere to fasting rules, even if celebrating Valentine's Day, and suggest celebrating Valentine's Day on Mardi Gras, the day before Ash Wednesday.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
Holy Thursday is a religious holiday that falls on the Thursday before Easter Sunday and is part of Holy Week. It commemorates the Last Supper, which Jesus had with his 12 apostles before his arrest, crucifixion, and death on Good Friday. Holy Thursday is considered a holy day because it is when Jesus established the sacrament of Holy Communion. Lent, a period of reflection and sacrifice, typically involves fasting or giving up certain foods or activities for 40 days leading up to Easter Sunday. In the Catholic religion, Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Thursday.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WANE
The Diocese of Fort Wayne and South Bend has announced that Catholics can celebrate St. Patrick's Day with corned beef by attending Holy Mass, reciting the rosary for intention of peace in the world, or spending 30 minutes of prayer in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament instead of abstaining from eating meat during Lent. This commutation is meant to preserve the penitential spirit of a Lenten Friday while also allowing for the celebration of a great saint.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WPVI-TV
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has granted a dispensation to Catholics allowing them to eat meat on St. Patrick's Day, which falls on a Friday during Lent, a day when Catholics are not supposed to eat meat. However, Catholics are encouraged to give up something else. All of New Jersey's dioceses are also making the exception.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland
Bishop Edward C. Malesic of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland has granted a dispensation from the obligation to abstain from meat on St. Patrick's Day, which falls on a Friday during Lent. However, he asks those who exercise this dispensation to select another non-Friday day during Lent to abstain from eating meat or to make some offering on behalf of the poor. On the other hand, Malesic said that Catholics attending the Cleveland Guardian's home opener on Good Friday cannot be granted a dispensation to the practice of abstaining from meat as it is a day of reflection, fasting, prayer, and penance.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WABC-TV
Most Catholic dioceses in the US, including those in New York and New Jersey, are granting a special dispensation allowing parishioners to eat meat on St. Patrick's Day, which falls on a Friday during Lent. While 80 dioceses are offering a straight dispensation, 25 are offering a "commutation" that requires Catholics to substitute another penance if they plan to eat meat that Friday, and 32 are staying with the original requirement to abstain from meat on Fridays.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KETV Omaha
Archbishop George J. Lucas has granted a special dispensation allowing Catholics in northeast Nebraska to eat meat on St. Patrick's Day, which falls on a Friday during Lent when Catholics typically refrain from eating flesh meat. Many parishes in the Omaha area are hosting a fish fry or St. Patrick's Day event.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KTSM 9 News
Bishop Mark J. Seitz has granted permission to Catholics in the Diocese of El Paso to eat meat on St. Patrick's Day and the ordination of the first auxiliary bishop of El Paso, Father Tony Celino, both of which fall on Fridays during Lent. Catholics worldwide usually abstain from eating meat during the Fridays of Lent, but the Code of Canon Law allows bishops to suspend the obligation on special occasions or feasts.