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That one got a smirk!




I think this has to do with Catholicism, where only fish is considered to be edible on a Friday, but animal flesh is deemed forbidden. And I believe Aramis being the religious one, so he would be the most concerned about the legalities of his religion. Maybe someone could shed light on why meat is inappropriate on Fridays. :)

I'm not Catholic, but I thought it was to honor the sacrifice of Jesus' life on Good Friday.
Are you guys planning on read..."
Iasa, that should make sense and I should have known that about Good Friday.
And yes, I would consider reading Twenty Years After, but give me two months because I have two other chunksters from last year to finish. :)


Stephanie, you got it right, I just reinvented the title. :D
I might be able to join you for this if you're putting it off for a couple of months. I have a few things to finish, as well, before I can take on something else.

Well, it's not meat that concerns me that much, but as a Catholic, I never heard that we aren't supposed to eat eggs on Friday. Seemed to me more like Aramis' idea of meat.
And I'm really sorry that I won't be able to read the sequels with you, I'm already too slow :(
I find theology fascinating, and also the changing face of the church through time. Which does not mean things are changed willy nilly based on popular culture, but, with what church leaders hope is due deliberation and prayer. So, the egg thing...
This is from the blog of Father Ryan Erlenbush:
From what foods have Christians traditionally abstained?
It may be somewhat surprising for modern-day Christians and Catholics of the West to learn that the traditional practice of the Church has included abstinence not only from flesh-meat, but also from all dairy products (e.g. milk and cheese), eggs, and even shell-fish.
During the season of Lent, Christians abstained from these foods not only on Fridays but every day! It was the forty-plus days without eggs which gave rise to the joyful egg-hunts on Easter Morning (also, read how St. Mary Magdalene gave us the Easter Egg, see [here]). And, since without milk one cannot make pancakes, the English often celebrated Shrove Tuesday with a pancake supper.
This is from the blog of Father Ryan Erlenbush:
From what foods have Christians traditionally abstained?
It may be somewhat surprising for modern-day Christians and Catholics of the West to learn that the traditional practice of the Church has included abstinence not only from flesh-meat, but also from all dairy products (e.g. milk and cheese), eggs, and even shell-fish.
During the season of Lent, Christians abstained from these foods not only on Fridays but every day! It was the forty-plus days without eggs which gave rise to the joyful egg-hunts on Easter Morning (also, read how St. Mary Magdalene gave us the Easter Egg, see [here]). And, since without milk one cannot make pancakes, the English often celebrated Shrove Tuesday with a pancake supper.


Renee, thanks for the history! I also find theology fascinating.

Roseanne and all who are interested, if we are willing to wait two to three months, we can revisit and decide on a good time to start up the next adventures of D'Artagnan.

How far are you today my dear sister Gena!

I'm on ch. 52


Maybe in two months we will start "Twenty Years After".


There was so many kindle explosion moments! Did enjoy that moment also!
I'm definitely going to try fit this in after all the good reviews! Although I might not be able to get it finished in 2 months!
Books mentioned in this topic
The Count of Monte Cristo (other topics)Twenty Years After (other topics)
The Three Musketeers (other topics)
D'Artagnan and his three friends Athos, Porthos, and Aramis are defending the honour of their regiment of the King's Musketeers against the guards of Cardinal Richelieu, and also defending the Queen against the low Cardinal.
This should be a fun read! Join in at anytime. :)