Abstinence from meat is observed on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and all the Fridays of Lent by all Catholics 14 years of age and older.
All Catholics who are 18 years of age but not yet 59 years of age observe fasting on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Those bound by this rule may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted as necessary to maintain strength according to one's needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted.
Lent is here and one of the best ways to prepare for the season of reflection and penance is to attend the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Mike gives a great talk on Confession - we encourage you to watch the video below. And read the below article from the Denver Catholic for Confession 101.
Rice bowls are available in the church vestibule. Pick one up for Lent, for prayers, suggestions, stories, and more. If you'd like to donate online, St. Paul has a Rice Bowl donation page, linked to our parish and diocese.
Egg sauce—or fried eggs—is a common dish from Nigeria. This easy-to-make recipe includes scrambled eggs cooked with vegetables and spices and served with nutritious boiled yams. Start to finish: Approximately 30 minutes Servings: 4-6 Ingredients:
4 large yams or sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1-inch rounds
1 teaspoon salt, plus 1/2 teaspoon salt for the eggs
4-6 eggs
1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1-2 small scotch bonnet or habanero peppers, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 medium sized tomatoes, diced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 tablespoon vegetable bouillon
1/2 teaspoon curry
1/2 teaspoon thyme
Rinse the yam or sweet potato slices and place them in a large pot. Fill with enough water to cover them and add 1 teaspoon salt. Boil on medium-high until tender, about 20-25 minutes. Remove from heat and drain. Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk until well combined. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and set aside. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan on a medium-low heat, about 2-3 minutes. Add the chopped peppers, tomatoes and onion and sauté for about 4-5 minutes. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, vegetable bouillon, curry and thyme. Stir to mix spices into the vegetables. Add whisked eggs to the pan and let cook for about one minute. Stir to scramble the eggs. Serve immediately with boiled yams. Eating a simple meal during Lent helps us reflect on the hunger that many people face worldwide. Make a Lenten donation to help ensure all the members of our global family have access to enough nutritious food.
Lenten Prayer
Jesus, Bread of Life, As we encounter you in the Eucharist this Lent, nourish us with your love, unite us in communion with our sisters and brothers, showing us how we are connected. Transform our hearts, that we may be moved to share bread for life with our global family and work for a world where all can thrive. Amen