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Lent is the observance of prayer, fasting and abstinence, and almsgiving before Easter. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, Catholics prepare their hearts for the celebration of the resurrection of the Lord. During Lent, many Catholics choose to go the extra mile and “give up” something like candy, TV, or late-night snacks. The only prescribed days of fasting and abstinence are Ash Wednesday, every Friday of Lent, and Good Friday.
According to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops:
Days of AbstinenceNo meat can be eaten on Ash Wednesday and all of the Fridays during Lent. This applies to all Catholics 14 and older. |
Days of FastOnly one full meal is permitted on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday for Catholics between 18 and 59. Two smaller meals are permitted, but the small meals should not equal a second full meal. Drinking coffee, tea and water between meals are allowed. Snacks between meals are not allowed. |
Days of LentLooking for a wonderful new way to experience Lent in 2024? |
For a comprehensive guide to the 2024 Lenten season, with suggested prayers, devotionals, calendar, and other interesting information,
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Christ Our Redeemer, Niceville - Monday, February 19, 6:30 p.m.
Resurrection, Miramar Beach - Thursday, March 7, 6:30 p.m.
Holy Name of Jesus, Niceville - Monday, March 18, 6:30 p.m.
St. Mary, Ft. Walton Beach - Thursday, March 21, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Additional Opportunities:
St. Peter, Mary Esther - Every Tuesday of Lent, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Our Lady of the Rosary, Panama City - Friday, March 1, 6:00 p.m.
St. Theresa, Sunny Hills - Monday, March 11, 5:30 p.m.
St. Dominic, Panama City - Monday, March 11, 6:00 p.m.
St. Eugene, Tallahassee - Thursday, February 29, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 5 - Thursday, March 7, 8:00 p.m.
Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More, Tallahassee - Thursday, March 7, 7:00 p.m.
St. Louis, Tallahassee - Thursday, March 14, 6:30 p.m.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Crawfordville - Wednesday, March 20 (6:00 p.m. Mass and Confessions heard at 6:30 p.m.)
Last updated February 26, 2024