fast – Liturgy

Lent, Liturgical Environment, Liturgical Seasons

As the Church fasts, so does the church fast

Carmel bulletin, 12 March 2017 When arriving at Mass last Sunday, one of young parishioners observed that the church looked very bare. Perhaps you noticed this as well. It may have been the lack of flowers or banners. It may have been that there was less music within the Mass than what you’re used to. … Continue reading As the Church fasts, so does the church fast

Lent

Fast and Abstinence

Carmel Bulletin, 2 March 2014 The season of Lent begins this Wednesday. Both Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are particular days of fast and abstinence, and we are encouraged to make these regular practices, especially during this season. The purpose of our fasting and abstaining is simple – to remove the distractions that the “wants” … Continue reading Fast and Abstinence

Lent, Liturgical Seasons, Prayer and Devotions

26/2/11 – Fasting and Abstinence

This week we celebrated Ash Wednesday, and the beginning of the season of Lent. Ash Wednesday is a day of fast and abstinence. In the past, rules about fasting and abstinence in the Church were clear and very well known. Nowadays they are often not as well known as they used to be. Are we … Continue reading 26/2/11 – Fasting and Abstinence