Author Topic: Is it permitted to drink alcohol (beer) on Meatless Fridays? (Read 1291 times)

Änσnymσus · « **on:** August 07, 2015, 03:17:26 PM »

I have observed the meatless Fridays for years now. Should I also refrain from beer on Fridays?

Änσnymσus · « **Reply #1 on:** August 07, 2015, 03:22:01 PM »

As far as I know, the rule is don't eat meat. I have never sween anything that says do not drink beer.

Matthew · « **Reply #2 on:** August 07, 2015, 03:49:16 PM »

If you want to make an additional sacrifice, go ahead.

But beer is not meat.

You're confusing abstinence with fasting. When fasting, you never drink any alcohol. Maybe because you can't feast and fast at the same time? I never asked why, but the minute you're fasting, it's zero alcoholic beverages.

Änσnymσus · « **Reply #3 on:** August 07, 2015, 04:47:34 PM »

Quote from: Matthew

If you want to make an additional sacrifice, go ahead.

But beer is not meat.

You're confusing abstinence with fasting. When fasting, you never drink any alcohol. Maybe because you can't feast and fast at the same time? I never asked why, but the minute you're fasting, it's zero alcoholic beverages.

Correct. I was confusing abstinence with fasting. :cheers:

Änσnymσus · « **Reply #4 on:** August 07, 2015, 06:12:43 PM »

Alcoholic beverages have never been forbidden by the law of the Church in days of fast or of abstinence.

Änσnymσus · « **Reply #5 on:** August 07, 2015, 11:31:51 PM »

When Pope Paul VI issued his decree modifying the rule allowing meat on Friday, He did not issue a blanket abolition regarding the rule. The modification allowed a substitution of another penance. Some examples have generally been to attend mass, say the rosary, make the stations of the cross etc... However in your case, if you like beer, then maybe that would be a good substitution.

Änσnymσus · « **Reply #6 on:** August 13, 2015, 06:36:10 PM »

The monks drank beer/wine during the lenten fast. Probably still do.

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