The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-02
uwy WITH Ash Wednesday, marking
Nv the beginning of Lent. but
NA/ two days OFF, churches OF
" those denominations that

W the beginning OF Lent, but
NM two days Off, churches of
Wv those denominations that
observe tho season OF prayer
and fasting arc arranging special
services, to continue through forty
days, while society generally. Is en-
joying itself with fervor that In
creases as the time OF abstinence draws
nea:.
In Episcopal churches services will
be held at IL A. M. on Wednesday, and.
beginning next week, n regular sche-l
dulc OF Lenten services. to be con-
Quoted at p. NJ. tally will be OBJ
served. In Catholic churches there will
| be special masses, with the usual
| r.enten ceremonies on Wednesday. Az
tho Cathedral OF tho Sacred Heart every
Sunday night during Lent Mt O'Clock
thero will be yesper services. Bishop
van De vyver will preach the sermon
which will be followed by benedicton
| OF the blessed sacrament.
stations of the cross will take place
each Thursday at $3.50 p. NJ. and eacl,
| Friday at p NJ. followed by bene-
dict,on Of the blessed sacrament.
The hours for masses during the
| week days OF Lent Will be q and y
o'clock.
on sundays masses Will continue 10
be celebrated at the usual hours name
ly. I, Q. 10 tchildren's mass). and IL
o'clock (high mass and Sermon.
Lentcp Negotiations.
| Nv direction OF the bishop the fol-
lowing Lenten regulations were read
1 in ali the Catholic churches OF the
city yesterday:
/ Asb Wednesday, tho first day OF Lent,
falls this year on March 4th.
j. All tho faithful, who have con-. con-
iesitimateiy dispensed, bound to observe
2. They are to take but one nhea' oa'
g. The meal allowed on fast days Is not
to be taken till about noon. t.,- .,,,.
a. small refresiimert, commonly cnh-
al collation.. is permitted I'm the evening
s. The following persons arr exempt from
the obligation OF fas,ing: Persons Under
rrn,en; those who are obliged to do hard
iabor. and those who, through weakness.
cannot fast without great prejudice 10 ihe"
q. The faithful are reminded that, be- re-.
sides the obligation Of fasting Imposed ny
the church. this holy season q, ss ~ earnest
prnyer. ot sorrow for sin, OF seclusion from
the world and lis anhusements' and OF sen-
e' !. The faseGal time extends from tho
| first Sunday in Lent till Trinity snnaaS;
during which time all Catholics who .. have
| attained u fitting age are bound 10 receive
| wurthily the Holy Communion.
states. date dated Angus. 3. 1887. the following
special dlspensations are granted: :,
| l. The use OF flesh meats Is pernttteu
n, all meals on sundays and once g day s, on
| Nondays. Tuesdays. THURSDAYS nnd satur,
Gays with the exception OF theLseeo sai ann ann
: fish are not to be used at the same mea
during Lent. even SUNDAYS.
Tie use of butter. chee.e, milk ant
eggs IL also permitted every day In Lent
5. II Is allowed TO take In the mornins
b semc warm i!anid. as tea, coffee. Q. thi Ill,
c chloe Olate, made with water, and WIFE thu
liquid n mouthful of bread.
q. 'Ehose for wsom the hour OF moor
g may be nm inconysnicnt time ioI I'd. dinner ne1
q lation In the morning, AMI their dinne
= In tho evening.
Q g. Tie use Of hogs lard, or dripping. In
: permitted food.
4 9. Persons exempt from tue obligation
r ence on those DAYS when its use i, granite,
q by dspensation.
by virtue OF an InduIt granted to us b.
$ the Holy See. March 70, 1898. we permit 7
il of flesl, meat once day on all fast dn.
and abstinence days throughout the year
d days, the Wednesday and Saturday OF Hol
e Week. aud the Eve Of Christmas.
Those who avail Themselves Of this lndul
Mt the same meal and they are carncstl
exl,ortcd to perform sumo other act Of n,nI
ificatlon. such as abstinence from lrtoxica'
!. The Rev. Pastors are reminded that o
the first sunday In Lent the collection f.
the Indian and colored missions Is to b
n diocese.
l. The Spirit of Lent.
"a Lent continue, through forty day.
x and Is regarded as time when tn
&c devout abstain from the pleasures Q
= tho world. Good Friday falls on Apr
3 18th and Easter sunday on April 1911
lie There is good deal of Ignorance |
N regard 70 the meaning of some OF tn
L sacred days and feasts celebrated /
t connection With Lent. Especially
* this the case in regard to Shrove Tues
'e. day ana Ash Wednesday.
ii. What Is really meant by shrove-
,. shriven, father--is confessing. and
- the commencement OF time for comics
= sion extending over the period Of fort
% days before Easter In England til
. day vas observed by cock fghtinl
p ball playing. bull batting, and In son
81 countries 1t is Il time for pancakes an
trltters, winch gave 1t the name
Pancake Tuesday. The carnival whic
is observed on that day Is known to |
nothing more than the continuation
!, a heather feast observed by Of
Romans. which the church, unable
as eliminate, was forced to preserve
,r- connection with the observance
ay Lent. The idea Of feasting and reve
an ing to suck an extent before the SUI
49, don cessation ~ worldly Measures n;
,rs neyer bcen onnrove1 hv THO he
ere ot,,r,r 49,, ~ on,te,, i,,s hrorr
Ter :, ~, eu . nc, ~
he u down through nc centu'ls s' ~
he gradually and surely being eliminate
he however. for the Christian world, al