I am new to tradition. Could someone please straighten me out on the correct rules for lent? Is meat not allowed all throughout Lent?
The rules for fast and abstinence for Lent are:
All those who are 21-58 are bound to observe the Church fast laws under pain of serious sin. On days of fast, only one full meal is allowed. Two other meatless meals sufficient to maintain strength may be taken according to one's needs; but together they should not equal another full meal. Meat may be taken at the principal meal on a day of fast except on Fridays, Ash Wednesday, and Holy Saturday.
Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids including milk and fruit juice are allowed. Where health or ability to work would be seriously affected, the law does not oblige. In doubt concerning fast or abstinence, consult your priest or confessor.
How this helps. May you have a blessed and edifying Lent.