Is tomorrow still a day of fast and abstinence?

DL82 · #1 Feb 21, '12, 7:39 am

As Ash Wednesday is also the feast of the See of St Peter, is it still a day of fast and abstinence?

asd72 · #2 Feb 21, '12, 8:10 am

It is a day of fasting and abstinence.

FrDavid96 · #3 Feb 21, '12, 8:12 am

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As Ash Wednesday is also the feast of the See of St Peter, is it still a day of fast and abstinence?

Yes, it's still a day of fasting and abstinence.

mfrances · #4 Feb 21, '12, 8:38 am

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday remain days of Fast and Abstinence!

**Joe 5859** · #5 Feb 21, '12, 8:58 am

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As Ash Wednesday is also the feast of the See of St Peter, is it still a day of fast and abstinence?

Yes, Ash Wednesday pushes that feast off the liturgical calendar this year.

RFNiemoeller · #6 Feb 21, '12, 9:11 am

The Feast of the See of Peter is "suppressed" (NOT celebrated) tomorrow because Ash Wednesday is a day of greater liturgical imporatnce as it begins the holy season of Lent. YES, it is STILL a day of fasting and abstinence! By the way, Ash Wednesday is NOT a holyday of obligation -- attending Mass on Ash Wednesday is fully optional!

Splagchnizomai · #7 Feb 21, '12, 9:13 am

The Feast of St Peter was transferred to Feb 19.
http://wdtprs.com/blog/2012/02/feast...r-transferred/

liturgyluver · #8 Feb 21, '12, 9:14 am

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As Ash Wednesday is also the feast of the See of St Peter, is it still a day of fast and abstinence?

Yes and that's why we in the UK call today Shrove Tuesday and enjoy yummy pancakes before the Lenten fast.

MarkThompson · #9 Feb 21, '12, 9:18 am

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The Feast of St Peter was transferred to Feb 19.
http://wdtprs.com/blog/2012/02/feast...r-transferred/

Only in places (Vatican City is the only one I know of) where it holds the status of a solemnity. Elsewhere (such as the United States), the Chair of St. Peter holds the lower status of a feast and accordingly is not transferred but simply omitted.

Splagchnizomai · #10 Feb 21, '12, 9:28 am

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Only in places (Vatican City is the only one I know of) where it holds the status of a solemnity. Elsewhere (such as the United States), the Chair of St. Peter holds the lower status of a feast and accordingly is not transferred but simply omitted.

Thanks for the clarification, Mark.

SonCatcher · #11 Feb 21, '12, 10:01 am

Only a solemnity (i.e. St. Joseph on March 19) can override abstinence. However, the observation of the solemnity shifts when March 19 falls in Holy Week.

AlwaysCurious · #12 Feb 21, '12, 10:30 am

What is the rule regarding medicine on days of fasting? (I'm referring to over-the-counter stuff, not life-saving medications.) It seems like on fast days I usually end up with a headache but am always conflicted about whether some ibuprofen breaks the fast.

SonCatcher · #13 Feb 21, '12, 10:36 am

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What is the rule regarding medicine on days of fasting? (I'm referring to over-the-counter stuff, not life-saving medications.) It seems like on fast days I usually end up with a headache but am always conflicted about whether some ibuprofen breaks the fast.

I'm fairly sure it's permitted. Make sure you're getting enough water (with perhaps a small amount of baking soda and/or salt to keep your electrolytes balanced - essentially, this is DIY gatorade w/o the flavor and sugar).

Splagchnizomai · #14 Feb 21, '12, 10:42 am

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What is the rule regarding medicine on days of fasting? (I'm referring to over-the-counter stuff, not life-saving medications.) It seems like on fast days I usually end up with a headache but am always conflicted about whether some ibuprofen breaks the fast.

Medicine isn't food. It doesn't break the fast.

lizaanne · #15 Feb 21, '12, 10:59 am

this may be helpful

http://wdtprs.com/blog/2012/02/ash-w...ining-and-you/

~Liza