Although the U.S. Bishops in 1966 removed the requirement to abstain from meat on Fridays outside of Lent, they re-emphasized the importance of the penitential nature of Fridays. After all, much like how every Sunday is a little Easter, every Friday is a little Good Friday.
Beginning this Advent, Archbishop Henning invites all Catholics in the Archdiocese of Boston to join him in renewing this commitment to observe the day of the Lord’s own sacrifice with some element of penance, whether it be abstaining from some food or activity, fasting, doing some work or act of charity, or spending time in prayer.
May these acts of Friday penance draw us all closer to the Lord and help us prepare to invite him deeper into our lives this Christmas and every day.
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