Currently, many people deny themselves of a privilege during Lent. Large numbers forgo eating meat on Fridays, Ash Wednesday, and Good Friday. The [[Roman Catholic Church]] highlights [[penance]], almsgiving, ceasing from festivities, and extra time for religious exercises.<ref name="Spring" /> | Currently, many people deny themselves of a privilege during Lent. Large numbers forgo eating meat on Fridays, Ash Wednesday, and Good Friday. The [[Roman Catholic Church]] highlights [[penance]], almsgiving, ceasing from festivities, and extra time for religious exercises.<ref name="Spring" /> |