What days do you not eat meat during Lent 2020?

The arrival of Ash Wednesday is the announcement that Holy Week is approaching, and with it, Lent begins, but many times you may not know what it is about, why fasting is required, and how long this period lasts. What is Lent?Lent is the liturgical season marked by the Church to prepare for Easter. Lent lasts 40 days; it begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Thursday. The color of this time is purple, which signifies mourning and penance. It is a time of reflection, penance, spiritual conversion; a time of preparation for the paschal mystery.40 daysIf you have ever wondered why it lasts 40 days, it is necessary to know that Lent is based on the symbol of the number forty in the Bible. In it, there are references to the forty days of the flood, the forty years of the Jewish people's journey through the desert, the forty days of Moses and Elijah on the mountain, the forty days Jesus spent in the desert before beginning his public life, and the 400 years the Jews spent in Egypt.In the Bible, the number four symbolizes the material universe, followed by zeros signifies the time of our life on earth, followed by trials and difficulties.Fasting during Holy WeekThe origin of fasting and abstinence during Lent and Holy Week is based on the forty days that Jesus Christ fasted in the desert and overcame temptations.The fast, which the Catholic Church understands as refraining from one of the meals taken throughout the day, should only be observed on two occasions: Ash Wednesday, when Lent begins, and Good Friday. And abstinence, which usually consists of refraining from eating red meat, should be applied every Friday of Lent, according to Father Emilio López Navas, parish priest of Benalmádena and Bible professor at the Diocesan Seminary. Thus, the days when meat is not eaten during Lent would be every Friday from Ash Wednesday until Good Friday.What does it mean to not eat meat during Lent?According to the Catholic Church and the sacred scriptures, meat represents the body of Christ crucified. Therefore, eating it on these dates is considered disrespectful and even a sin.Why is abstinence practiced on Fridays?Fridays have always been a special day of penance for Christians, and there is a very simple explanation for it. Jesus Christ suffered and died on the cross on a Friday. For this reason, Christians want to dedicate this day to unite their suffering with that of Jesus.Easy Lent recipesTo comply with the Fridays of Lent, we share these easy and meat-free recipes that you will surely love and that will allow you to follow the tradition and mandates of the church.Chilacas with creamChilacas have a high content of potassium and vitamins A and C, along with low sodium content, so they will also be a nutritious dish. Try this meatless recipe and enjoy it in delicious tacos.Fish wrapped in cilantro sauce This wrapped fish is an easy option to prepare a delicious, easy, and nutritious meal. In this fish recipe, the banana leaf adds a particular flavor, but you can also use other materials to wrap it. The best part of this fish wrapped in cilantro sauce recipe is that it is prepared without an oven and in just 25 minutes.Nopal gratinado in bean sauceNopal has qualities, considered a vegetable and widely consumed, it has a lot of fiber and nutritional properties such as calcium, iron, water, and protein. Although its flavor is already delicious, in this recipe it is combined with squash blossoms, cheese, and a rich chipotle bean sauce. This is a flavorful alternative for Lent. Now that you have all the information, you can help you and your family better understand what Lent is and how it is observed, while enjoying delicious food.