immaculata Posted November 23, 2003 Share Posted November 23, 2003 I know you're supposed to fast an hour before recieving communion-- but does that start an hour before Mass starts, or an hour before communion is actually distributed? I usually don't split hairs like this, but I overslept this morning and didn't get breakfast until a half hour before Mass. But, when I glanced at my watch before communion, it had been more than an hour since I had eaten. (Thanks to a triple baptism.. lol!) Is it a mortal sin to break the fast? :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FX2 Posted November 23, 2003 Share Posted November 23, 2003 ive always wondered that too...ive been told both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary's Knight, La Posted November 23, 2003 Share Posted November 23, 2003 from what I understand it's supposed to be an hr before communion but I usually try for an hr before Mass. I don't think it's a mortal sin if you didnt' look at the clock before starting to eat due to forgetfulness but if it bothers you bring it to confession anyways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuCa Posted November 23, 2003 Share Posted November 23, 2003 Hour before communion is what i have been told... never hurts to fast for a longer period of time though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted November 23, 2003 Share Posted November 23, 2003 The fast is supposed to be an hour before receiving Communion regardless of when Mass starts. To intentionally break the fast and receive Holy Communion would be a mortal sin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foundsheep Posted November 23, 2003 Share Posted November 23, 2003 I just dont eat till after mass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.SIGGA Posted November 24, 2003 Share Posted November 24, 2003 The fast is supposed to be an hour before receiving Communion regardless of when Mass starts. To intentionally break the fast and receive Holy Communion would be a mortal sin. Where does it say this? I've also been told and a multitude of different so-called rules and it would be neat to know the truth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted November 24, 2003 Share Posted November 24, 2003 Where does it say this? I've also been told and a multitude of different so-called rules and it would be neat to know the truth! I've read it in the Q & A section of EWTN many times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PedroX Posted November 24, 2003 Share Posted November 24, 2003 I go with the old fashioned nothing by mouth after midnight on Sat night. It really sets my mind even on Sat towards thinking of the Eucharist. I eat immediately after church. peace... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cappie Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 In answer to your question the revelant canon is Can.919 #1 Whoever is to receive the blessed Eucharist is to abstain for at least one hour before holy communion from all food and drink, with the sole exception of water and medicine I am afraid it is one of the most ignored things especially when it is not taught to children or mentioned in church bulletins. I put it in our bulletin at least every three months as well as insisting the catechists teach the fast to their students for first holy communion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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