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Lenten Regulations
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Fasting is for Ash Wednesday and Good Friday (Ages 18-59). Abstinence Every Friday during Lent (Ages 14 +). When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal. Those that are excused from fast and abstinence outside the age limits include the physically or those with mental health issues including individuals suffering from chronic illnesses. Also excluded are pregnant or nursing women. THESE GUIDELINES ARE NOT ABSOLUTES, USE PRUDENCE AND RIGHT JUDGEMENT IN MAKING YOUR DECISION.
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