May 11, 2025 · Canon 919 §1 of the 1983 Code of Canon Law states: “Whoever is to receive the blessed Eucharist is to abstain for at least one hour before holy communion from all food and drink, …

Canon 919 of the Code of Canon Law states, “One who is to receive the Most Holy Eucharist is to abstain from any food or drink, with the exception of water and medicine, for at least the period of …

A person who is to receive the Most Holy Eucharist is to abstain for at least one hour before holy communion from any food and drink, except for only water and medicine.

One who is to receive the Most Holy Eucharist is to abstain from any food or drink, with the exception only of water and medicine, for at least the period of one hour before Holy Communion.

EUCHARISTIC FAST The abstinence from food and drink for one hour before receiving Holy Communion. Originally this meant complete abstinence even from water and medicine from midnight.

Priests (before Mass) and faithful (before Holy Communion) – whether it is the morning, afternoon, evening or Midnight Mass – must abstain for three hours from solid foods and alcoholic beverages, …

Mar 7, 2018 · Currently the Roman Catholic Church obligates its members to a mitigated form of what at times had been a quite rigorous fast: no food or drink is to be consumed for at least one hour prior to …

A person who is to receive the Most Holy Eucharist is to abstain for at least one hour before holy communion from any food and drink, except for only water and medicine.

Jul 24, 2023 · The Eucharistic fast is for 1 hour before the start of Mass, not specifically 1 hour before you personally receive communion. Even if you arrive late to Mass, you are still required to fast for 1 …

Communion Fasting Question: Do we need to fast for one hour before Mass, or one hour before communion? Answer: The practice of fasting before receiving the Eucharist is a centuries-old act of …