Solemnity of the Annunciation... and Meat!

Yup, this Friday (tomorrow) is the Solemnity of the Annunciation, and according to Canon Law 1251 "abstinence from meat, or from some other food as determined by the Episcopal Conference, is to be observed on all Fridays, unless a solemnity should fall on a Friday. Abstinence and fasting are to be observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday" (emphasis added).

With this in mind, I still encourage you to remember that it is Lent. So, for example, maybe you could pray a little longer, or watch a little less T.V. Or eating it if it's available, but not seeking it out. You don't have to follow my advice, though, so gourge yourself if you wish.

And, in the end, remember why you can eat meat

Because of the Annunciation!

G-d our Father,

Your Word became man and was born of the Virgin Mary.

May we become more like Jesus Christ,

whom we acknowledge as our redeemer, G-d and man.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one G-d, for ever and ever.