LENTEN INFORMATION & RESOURCES
LENTEN DISCIPLINES OF FASTING & ABSTINENCE
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 18th. The following are the regulations for abstinence and fasting to be observed by Catholics during Lent.​
A fast and abstinence is prescribed for Ash Wednesday and Good Friday and recommended for Holy Saturday. Fast is observed by all Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59. Those bound by this may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted, if necessary, to maintain strength according to one's needs. Solid food between meals is not permitted.
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Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics 14 years and older on all Friday of Lent.
FREE WORSHIP AIDES FOR LENT
There are many ways to journey through Lent this year. Below are some free aides to help you.
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​Hallow App - Hallow is the #1 Catholic prayer and meditation app, offering over 10,000 audio-guided sessions including the Rosary, daily meditations, and Bible stories. Click HERE to get to Hallow.
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FORMED - This premier Catholic digital platform is considered to be the Netflix for Catholics. Here are St. Peter Damian we offer this subscription for FREE. To create and account and use FORMED this Lent please go HERE.
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For more FREE resources, please visit the Archdiocese of Chicago website HERE. Resources are available in English, Polish, and Spanish.
