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Question that’s been generating some unnecessary panic: Is it okay for a Catholic to celebrate Valentine’s day, birthdays, anniversaries, or other special events that happen to fall on Ash Wednesday or Good Friday?
Short answer: In the United States, at present yes in fact you can, though with some restrictions.
Here are the details.
If your health and state in life allow it? Nothing but prayer, water, and works of mercy for you. (And the Eucharist of course!) That’s not a requirement, but it’s an ideal worth approaching. For some of you with a history of eating disorders or perfectionism-related mental health issues, your correct approach is to simply follow the rules set forth by your bishops’ conference and offer up your genuine sorrow that a stricter fast simply is not the prudent course.
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Short answer: In the United States, at present yes in fact you can, though with some restrictions.
Here are the details.
#1 It’s always better to fast as fully as possible.
If your health and state in life allow it? Nothing but prayer, water, and works of mercy for you. (And the Eucharist of course!) That’s not a requirement, but it’s an ideal worth approaching. For some of you with a history of eating disorders or perfectionism-related mental health issues, your correct approach is to simply follow the rules set forth by your bishops’ conference and offer up your genuine sorrow that a stricter fast simply is not the prudent course.
#2 Your state in life makes a difference.
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Can I Celebrate Valentine's Day On Ash Wednesday?
Question that's been generating some unnecessary panic: Is it okay for a Catholic to celebrate Valentine's day, birthdays, anniversaries, or other special
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