Can we do the fast and abstinence on Wednesday?

ca2007

4 Feb 08, 17:16

Can the Catholics, who don't celebrate Lunar New Year, do the fast and abstinence on Wednesday? or is it strictly on Tuesday?

Thanks all

catinthehat

5 Feb 08, 15:45

Yes, there's certainly no problem for you to fast and abstain on Wednesday. That's the actual requirement in Church Law.

malcom

6 Feb 08, 10:59

The Archbishop announced through the Senate Newsletter that this year Tuesday
(5th Feb) will be Fast & Abstinence and Imposition of Ashes at evening Masses
(Tuesday) and morning Masses on Wednesday (6th Feb).
(My Church buletin)

My Church Priest said during homily
"It is to show God that He is number one"
He also said
"Although Fast & Abstinence decided on Tuesday, if you want to do it again on Wednesday, by all means.
Even it is CNY eve, we don't really need to eat so much anyway.", or something like that ;)