I have been having this arguement with my family and friends for years. I am Methodist but have attended the Catholic Church with my hubby and kids for the past 20 + years. It seems to me that to go to a nice resturant or the local Knight's of Colombus Hall and have a "feast" of fish with all the fixin's including beer and wine totally defeats the purpose of sacrifice. If it is something that you enjoy doing and it has actually turned into a party (which is often the case), it is not a sacrifice!!!
I'm not putting down the tradition, I've just never understood the "logic".
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