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February 24, 2004
For those who have been searching
I have had several hits on this site from those looking for the rules of Lenten Fast and abstinence.
Here they are.
Posted by alicia at February 24, 2004 9:30 PM
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This doesn't mention pregnancy specifically, yet other sites of similar "authority" have, as well as my 1961 moral theology handbook. My priest said pregnant women are excused -- not individually dispensed but not bound just like those above and below the specified ages. But I couldn't resist double checking. I can't see how unborn babies could be expected to fast through their mothers if a 5-year-old isn't.
Posted by: D's (and ?'s) m at February 24, 2004 11:14 PM
Pregnant women are not bound to fast, that is. I have no need to eat meat so I haven't really looked into the abstinence issue, but that seems to be more a matter of individual need.
Posted by: D's (and ?'s) m at February 24, 2004 11:16 PM
Um, that is, according to a number of sources I've consulted, they're not bound to fast. Sorry. I don't know why I even start typing some days...
Posted by: D's (and ?'s) m at February 24, 2004 11:16 PM