The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-13
TO PERMIT USE OF
 MEAT AND FISH
Rt. Rev. John J. Milan An nounces Rules for Cath olics For Period From Next Wednesday Until Easter Sunday.

Easter Sunday.
 Announcement of the diocesan reg ulations for the observance of Lent has been addressed to the pastors of the Catholic churches in the Hartford diocese by Bishop John J. Milan. The sick and delicate are not bound to fast or to abstain, and neither are ] children under seven years old. "Un- der the new code of canon law, the reeuyations reads, cit Is now permis- sable to eat both meat and fish at the same meal" The Catholics of the United States are allowed to substt- ute the Wednesdays in Lent for the Saturdays as the days of abstinence The announcement follows:
 The diocesan regulations for the i observance of the holy season of Lent are as follows:
 1-The sick or deHcate are not bound either to fast or to abstain.
 2-Children under seven years Of age are not subject to the law Of fasf or abstinence
 3-Persons who have completed not completed their twenty-first year, are not obliged to fast but must ab- Stain from meat on abstinence days. 1The abstinence days for soi- diers and sailors actually engaged III the service of the United States are Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, Hofy Saturday forenoon (besides Christmas Eve and the Eve of the AssumpI1on se outside the season of Lent)
 E. Tine abstineI1ce days for the laD~ bring class and all members of the households of laborers are Fridays, Ash Wednesday and Holy Saturday forenoon.
 6 The abstinence days for all other nersons are Wednesday, Friday, Sat urday of Ernber Week and Holy Sat- urday until noon.
 '. Any person engaged in a lapor' io,is occupation, while bound to sb- stain from meat on abstinence days is nevertheless excused from the law of fast.
 & The law of fast for all who ara not excused is binding every day III Lent except Sunday. On fast days those who are subject to the law are allowed to take only one full meal In the morning, however, they may take, cup of tea, coffee or chocolate with a piece of bread. In the even- ing they may take a col1ation. At inc coMation it is lawful to use fish, eggs. cheese, butter and milk, but the quantity of solid food should not exceed ten ounces. Meat Is perm1s' sible only at the principal meal Th1s meal may be taken in the evening. and the collation. at noon-
 Under the new code of canon law, it is now permitted to eat both meal and fish at the same meal. More ovss. the Lenten fast and abstinencs cease at noon on Holy Saturday. The En1ber Days, and the vigils of Pente- cost, the Assumption, All Saints and Christmas are retained as days oi fast and abstinence, but neither fast nor abstinence prevails on any Sum- day or holy day outside tho season o1 Lent, nor Is such fast or abstinenco anticipated on the day previous to Sunday or the holy day.
 By special permission of the Sacred Congregation of the Council, granted Jan- 14, 1919, the people of the United States are allowed to substitute the Wednesdays in Lent for the Saturday: as days of abstinence. The specia induIt in behalf of the laboring clas continues in force, allowing the use O meat on all days of the year excep Fridays Ash Wednesday, Holy Satur day morning and Christmas Eve
 According to St Paul. modification is the characteristic of all true Chris tiars Always bearing about in ou bodies the modification of Jesus, tha the life also of Jesus may be mad manifest In our bodies, for we wh live are always delivered unto death for Jesus sake That the life a1s of Jesus may be made manifest in ou mortal fesh,'' II Cor iv- 1o-11- Tn external practice of modification intended by the church to be both help to interior sancity and an ex pression of the virtues governing thos who initiate Christ It should b
 
 prayer, reverence for the Holy Nam of God, respect for His law, love fo our neighbor, caring for the afflicted purity of heart, and devotion t Mother Church and her practices Whoever observes these principle rnanifests in his mortal flesh the If also of Jesus
 But such observance is possibl only for those who seek the grace ( God at the fountain of the sacrs ments, and use it to strengthen the wills in living the life of Chris Hence it is necessary that every or should approach the sacrament { frequently as possible during the ses son. Those who have the opportuni1 should assist at holy mass ever morning and take part in the Lente devotions each evening. The i'd hours spent at the theatre, or oth' places of amusement, should gi7 way to devottons in the church, ar wholesome reading at home Eac family should gather In united pray to God and His Virgin Mother to i yoke his blessings upon home al country and beseech Him to dispel u darkness that threatens the peace al prosperity of nations other than O own at the same time thanking Hi with grateful hearts for the unspea able blessings that He has lavish