Steubenville Bishop restores Friday abstinence
Word today that the Most Reverend R. Daniel Conlon, Bishop of Steubenville, OH, has restored Friday abstinence from meat in his diocese throughout the year. Father Z. has details and observations here, and Amy Welborn has thoughts and historical background here.
This is very hopeful news! Practices like Friday abstinence from meat are very helpful in weaving Christian virtues into one's daily life. Let's hope the practice spreads as bishops in other dioceses follow Bishop Conlon's lead.
As Fr. Z says, "brick by brick..."