Do I Still Need to Fast When Ash Wednesday Falls on Valentines Day?

Published: Feb. 13, 2024, 3:07 a.m.

As Lent approaches, a listener named James asks, \u201cAsh Wednesday falls on the same day as Valentine's Day this year. How do I observe the fast while still celebrating the holiday? I'm not just talking about dinner out with my spouse, I'm a big fan of chocolate too. Can I just start my Lent a day later?\u201d