What is Fasting and Abstinence? Most Eastern rites, both Catholic and Orthodox, have laws of fasting and abstinence. Abstinence is obligatory after reaching the age of 14 and fasting becomes obligatory from age 18 until 60th birthday. In general, the law of abstinence prohibits eating the flesh, marrow and blood products. The motives for practicing abstinence are well explained by St. Augustine in his Sermon on Prayer and Fasting: “Abstinence purifies the soul, elevates the mind, and subordinates the flesh to the spirit.” The most common food for Lent are fish, soups and eggs. This year, I adopted the Japanese tradition of Ramen and Vegetable Creams. Let’s benefit from Fasting and Abstinence this Lenten Season by cooking and eating together with our kids.
What is Fasting and Abstinence?
Most Eastern rites, both Catholic and Orthodox, have laws of fasting and abstinence. Abstinence is obligatory after reaching the age of 14 and fasting becomes obligatory from age 18 until 60th birthday. In general, the law of abstinence prohibits eating the flesh, marrow and blood products. The motives for practicing abstinence are well explained by St. Augustine in his Sermon on Prayer and Fasting: “Abstinence purifies the soul, elevates the mind, and subordinates the flesh to the spirit.”
The most common food for Lent are fish, soups and eggs. This year, I adopted the Japanese tradition of Ramen and Vegetable Creams. Let’s benefit from Fasting and Abstinence this Lenten Season by cooking and eating together with our kids.
Fun Cuisine for Lent ...and Easter too!
Lentil Soup
Ramen Soup
Mushrooms Cream
For More Recipes Visit: http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2012/02/recipes-for-lent-from-archives.html
¿Qué es el ayuno y la abstinencia?
Los motivos para la práctica de abstinencia son bien explicados por San Agustín en su sermón sobre la oración y el ayuno: "la Abstinencia purifica el alma, eleva la mente, subordina la carne al espíritu."
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For More Recipes Visit: http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2012/02/recipes-for-lent-from-archives.html
¿Qué es el ayuno y la abstinencia?
La Cuaresma para los ritos católicos u ortodoxos, tienen leyes para el ayuno y la abstinencia. En general, la ley de la abstinencia prohíbe comer la carne, productos con sangre y médula ósea. La abstinencia es obligatoria después de alcanzar la edad de 14 y el ayuno se convierte en obligatorio a partir de los 18 años hasta 60 años.
Los motivos para la práctica de abstinencia son bien explicados por San Agustín en su sermón sobre la oración y el ayuno: "la Abstinencia purifica el alma, eleva la mente, subordina la carne al espíritu."
Maritza M. Mejia writes to inspire others to be their best selves.
Thank you for your support!🌷 #LuzDelMes 🌠
ACTIVIDADES GRATIS EN: www.luzdelmes.com
Maritza Martínez Mejía
Mother, Author, Educator, Translator and Publisher
Member: FWA, MCBD Board of Advisors, ANLMI Delegate,
International Read to Me! Day Ambassador.
Received Crystal Apple Award, VCB Poetry Award, Latino Book Awards 2016 & Author’s Talk
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