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Can a Sick Person Eat Meat During Lent?

Fr. Charles Grondin2021-02-12T11:32:52

Question:

May a sick person eat meat on a Friday during Lent?

Answer:

Yes.  If a person is physically ill and eating meat is the best option for their condition then they would be dispensed from abstinence during Lent.

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