Good Friday is a day of mourning and reflection when Catholics remember the suffering and death of Jesus on the cross.
Abstaining from meat on Good Friday can be seen as a way to unite with Jesus in his suffering and express solidarity with those suffering in the world.
It’s worth noting that the Catholic Church’s guidelines on fasting and abstinence are not necessarily binding on all Catholics, and individuals are encouraged to follow their conscience in deciding how to observe these practices.
Some Catholics may abstain from all forms of animal protein on Good Friday, while others may abstain from meat but not fish or other seafood. Others may choose not to observe the practice of abstaining from meat on Good Friday.
