The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-28
OBSERVANCE OF LENT.
regulations for the Richmond Dio.
ccsc nnd Special Services.

SSSS NHA sSpSc"l services.
:, Next Wednesday is Ash Wednesday in
the period Of Lent, which is observed
during the succeeding forty days, or
until Easter Sunday which falls this
year upon April Is.
Tne regulations for the observance of
Lent among the Catholics are Varied
somewhat In the various dioceses to suit
the climate and latitude Of the sec
ton and the occupations of the people,
1t viii be seen that in the observance of
these rules the conscience is to be large
~ the guide, and necessary exceptions
have been made in certain cases which
VIII be seen In the list OF regulations for
Lent in the Diocese Of Richmond, issued
by Rt. Rev. Bishop a. Van de Vyer:
l. All the faithful, who have complet-
ed their twenty-flrst year, are, unless
legftimately dispensed, bound 10 observe
the fast of Lent.
2 They are to take but one meal day
excepting Sundays.
3. The meal allowed on. fast days is
not to be taken until about noon.
A. small rcfreshment, commonly
called collation., is permitted In the
evening.
S. The following persons are exempt
from the obligation of fasting: Persons
under twenty-one years OF age; the sick ;
nursing women; those who are obliged
to 90 hard labor. and those who
through weakness, cannot fast without
great prejudice to their health.
g. The faithful are reminded that, be-
sides the obligation Of fasting imposed
by the church. this holy season Of Lent
should be, in an especial manner, a time
Of earnest prayer Of sorroWtfor sins, of
seclusion from the world and It's amuse-
ments, and OF generous ms-giving.
Z The Paschal time extends from the
first Sunday IN Lent TIL Trinity Sunday,
during which time all Catholics who
have attained n fitting age are bound
to receive worthly the Holy Commu-
nion.
BY virtue OF an Indult to the United
States, dated August Sd. 1887, the follow
ing special disbensations are granted:
l. The use OF flesh meats Is permitted
at all meals on Sundays, and once q
day on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Saturdays, with the exception of the
second and last Saturday Of Lent. But
flesh meat und fish are not to be used
at the same meal during Lent, even on
Sundays. & 5.S IF s ssa4I,-.,SS:;,, g ,.SS,:.,,
1-t 2,.,fhe Use, of butter, cheese, milk and
.egsais tad. at s,=als il. Lem:
3. II Is allowed to take In the morning
warm liquid, as tea, coffee. or thin cho-
colate. made With water, and with this
liquid mouthful or bread.
4. L lOSG lOT. WHOM the 'IlONr Oh noon
may be an nconvenient time for dinner.
may invert the order and take their col
lation in the morning and their dinner in
the evening.
5. The use Of hogs lard or dripping in
stead Of butter. Is authorized in pre-
pairing permitted food.
&. Persons exempt from the obliga-
ton Of fasting are free to take meat
more than once on those days when it's
use is granted by dispense ton.
III accordance with the command Of
the Third Plenary Council of Baltimore.
a collection will be taken up in all the
churches on the first Sunday In Lent for
the missions among the Indians and COL
ored people.
Rev. Father j. J. Doherty, pastor of
St. Mary's Catholic church, will OIL next
Sunday make his announcements for
special services during Lent. For the
first week in Lent they will be as fol-
lows:
During the week there will be mass at
6:30 and 7:30 q. M; OH Sunday. Z, $3.50
and II q. M; vespers at 4 p. NJ.
On Wednesday It 2:30 o'clock eNer-
cises Of the Stations Of the Cross, fol-
lowed by BenedictiOn of the Blessed Sac
rament, this service being particularly
for the benefit of children and old peo-
pie who cannot easily attend the night
services.
Similar services will be held Friday,
beginning at 8 D. III. There will be spe-
cal music during Lent and other SER
Vices will be announced later on.