Surfing around I found a really neat article that (in my opinion) helps explain WHY Catholics abstain from meat on Fridays and fast during other days of the year:
Facing up to instant gratification
Abstinence also involves facing up to instant gratification. Our society is built on instant gratification and there are few things more toxic to spiritual fitness. It is a fascinating and educational experience to want something — something you could easily obtain — and refrain from satisfying the urge. In this way, abstinence can help teach you how driven you are by your urges, and how thoughtlessly you obey them.
You can find the entire article here.
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