Why don Catholics eat meat on Friday?
The Church realizes that, since meat is a main part of most meals and since meat is usually the most expensive part of a meal, not eating meat on Fridays is a way for Christians to unite themselves more closely to the sufferings of the Lord by denying themselves something they enjoy. It is a sacrifice which unites them in penance and strengthens the solidarity of the Church through mild suffering and is commonly practiced during lent. Why does the Pope kiss the ground when he gets off of a plane? This is simply a way of showing love and respect for the country and its people. Why do Catholics call priests Father? This dates back to back to the time of the apostles, and the theology behind it is written in Scripture. While on trial before the Sanhedrein (the Jewish high council of priests and elders) the first Christian martyr, Stephen, addresses them formally as “brothers and fathers” (Acts 7:2). Another is the New Testament reference to the theology of the “spiritual fatherhood” of pr
During Lent we fast and abstain from meat in response to Jesus fasting in the desert for 40 days. It helps in giving one strength to overcome temptations. It builds strong character and teaches we can overcome anything with a little effort. It is a Catholic tradition.Many traditions are past down from the time of Christ and not everything is written in the Bible. See, John 21:25.
