Fasting and Abstinence Guidelines During Lent
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. In addition, Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence. For members of the Latin Catholic Church, the norms on fasting are obligatory from age 18 until age 59. 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. The norms concerning abstinence from meat are binding upon members of the Latin Catholic Church from age 14 onwards.
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. In addition, Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence. For members of the Latin Catholic Church, the norms on fasting are obligatory from age 18 until age 59. 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. The norms concerning abstinence from meat are binding upon members of the Latin Catholic Church from age 14 onwards.
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A Lenten book study on Time for God (new edition) by Fr. Jacques Philippe.
St. Michael Catholic Church Four Monday evenings February 26 to March 18 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Books will be sold after masses during the month of January (dates to be announced) for $20 each. You can also purchase the book on your own. |
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Students, join us for Adoration by candlelight. Time for prayer, worship, music, and confessions.
St. Michael Catholic Church Sunday, February 25 6:30 -7:30 p.m. Age Group: Junior High to College No registration required. |
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The St. Michael Parish has reserved the Holy Family Shrine for an evening of Adoration for our parishioners. Come and stay the entire evening or as long as your schedule allows.
The Holy Family Shrine 23132 Pflug Rd. Gretna, NE 68028 March 15, 2024 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. No registration required. |
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Help us hold Adoration 24 hours a day for the 40 days of Lent in the St. Michael Adoration Chapel.
Ask yourself, “What would happen if I was able to spend time, and have a conversation, with the very person of Jesus, who is God, and who rose from the dead over 2000 years ago? Of course, this can happen by entering our chapel at St. Michael (or any church) for the Blessed Sacrament found there is truly our Lord! How is this any different than if Jesus was reportedly seen in downtown Lincoln, Nebraska, and people were flooding the streets to get a glimpse of Him? There is no difference! Therefore, lets flood our chapel to express our love and thanksgiving to God by signing up for the upcoming 24-40 St. Michael Lenten initiative.
Help us fill our open hours by signing up for 1, 2, 3, or more hours during the Lenten season. Click the link below for the hours still open and sign up for one today! |
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Join us for a children's story time!
St. Michael Catholic Church - St. Raphael Room March 2, 2024 9:00 a.m. No registration required. |
