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re: What is meaning behind no meat Fridays during Lent?
Posted on 2/24/23 at 11:53 am to Turf Taint
Posted on 2/24/23 at 11:53 am to Turf Taint
I believe, back in Rome, the fishermen were hurting, and asked the pope for help, thus creating a time period for the fishermen and their catch to be at a huge demand.
It makes a lot more sense than the bs, that preachers or bishops. Come up with
It makes a lot more sense than the bs, that preachers or bishops. Come up with
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Posted on 2/24/23 at 11:55 am to SeeeeK
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In 1563, Queen Elizabeth I, the daughter of King Henry VIII, mandated fasting from meat on Wednesdays specifically to support the fishing industry. Catholics eat fish on Fridays because they cannot eat meat (and, apparently do not want to eat a meal of only grains, fruits, or vegetables).
Posted on 2/24/23 at 2:58 pm to SeeeeK
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believe, back in Rome, the fishermen were hurting, and asked the pope for help, thus creating a time period for the fishermen and their catch to be at a huge demand.
This is the reason. Purely economic. The church let the Irish have corn beef on a Friday a few years ago on St Patty’s Day. I suspect they’ll grant the waiver again this year .
This post was edited on 2/24/23 at 3:01 pm
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