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Is Abstaining from Meat on Fridays a Sacrifice?

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Is abstaining from eating meat on Fridays during Lent supposed to be viewed as a sacrifice for God? Father Dave explains why we don’t eat meat on Fridays, and the intention behind performing this practice as Catholics. (Original Air 03-01-17)

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