Prayer and Fasting

March 7, March 14, March 21, March 28, April 4, April 11 -- 5:30 pm in the Church
 April 18 -- 3:00 pm in the Church

Adoration Times

THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYING, WE ALLOW HIM TO COME AND SATISFY THE DEEPEST HUNGER THAT WE EXPERIENCE IN THE DEPTHS OUR OUR BEING: THE HUNGER AND THIRST FOR GOD.
-Pope Benedict, Lenten message, 2009

Regulations for Fasting and Abstinence

Ash Wednesday (Feb. 18, 2026) and Good Friday (April 3, 2026) are obligatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. In addition, Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence.

Fasting is 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. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids, including milk, broth, and juices are allowed. 

Abstinence is observed from age 14 onwards. On days of abstinence, no meat is allowed. 

Note that when health or ability to work would be seriously affected, the laws on fasting and abstinence do not oblige. When in doubt concerning fasting and abstinence, the parish priest should be consulted. 

Fasting, almsgiving, and prayer are the three traditional disciplines of Lent. The faithful and catechumens, should undertake these practices in a spirit of penance and of preparation for baptism or of renewal of baptismal vows at Easter. 

Daily Lenten Inspirations from the USCCBClick here for inspiration calendar