Eucharistic fast?

[raptor13]

i think that the point of fasting is to sacrificing ourselves of things we do not need in order to focus more on Christ.

Christ is something we need.

Therefore, fasting from the Eucharist would be pointless because the means (fasting from the Eucharist) actually takes away from the end (focusing more on Christ).

 

[Rosa Mystica]

I was just doing some visualization of what it would be like to not recieve in my parish. Since everybody goes up regardless of thier spiritual state in my parish, I think it would almost be scadalous not to go up! It sure would create some interesting looks during coffee and donuts in the narthex after Mass.

Thanks for all your input.

That's an interesting thought. You say that b/c everyone else goes up, it would be "scandalous" if you didn't. Well, let's be honest here: the parishioners with unconfessed mortal sins on their souls who receive communion anyway are the ones who are committing a scandal! If people gossip about someone who doesn't receive, maybe they are trying to rationalize their own actions???

Metanoia, you are obsessing about this way too much. Stop! Satan sends us obsessions like this to make us sick (I should know. I'm scrupulous, remember?). Take the others' advice. Don't stop receiving Christ! Without Him, there is no life within you.

Rosa

 

[Miss Shelby]

Wouldn't living off the grace that comes from the Sacrament of Reconciliation kind of be like running on back batteries?!

Oh my gosh..yes!

Michelle

 

[Metanoia02]

Which is worse to receive the Eucharist unworthly or to abstain from the Eucharist when you are in a state of grace?

 

[Miss Shelby]

Wouldn't living off the grace that comes from the Sacrament of Reconciliation kind of be like running on back batteries?!

Oh my gosh...yes it would.

Michelle

 

[NDIrish]

Which is worse to receive the Eucharist unworthly or to abstain from the Eucharist when you are in a state of grace?

I would say the former.

 

[geocajun]

Make no mistake, Jesus mournes when we do not receive communion even though we are properly disposed to do so.

 

[pmarquette]

I will try during lent to receive the Eucharist more, spend more time in adoration and prayer, and will withold myself from chocolate, crisps, all alcohol, and possibly all candy and cookies as well.
It sounds like trivial things, but being someone who loves to eat them, it's a very daily reminder.
I do not think I could.. sustain myself very well in Lent without Eucharist.

some one said we have to fast for a minimum of 1 hour prior to
communion....

mass is 45 minutes ;
trip from home to mass is _____
difference is what makes up 60 minutes ...

We can hold our water for 90 minutes at the show , super bowl ,
ball game , kids sports ....

 

[Miss Shelby]

Which is worse to receive the Eucharist unworthly or to abstain from the Eucharist when you are in a state of grace?

I cannot imagine withdrawing from the Eucharist in a state of Grace.

I do not know.

Michelle

 

[Aaron-Aggie]

some one said we have to fast for a minimum of 1 hour prior to
communion....

mass is 45 minutes ;
trip from home to mass is _____
difference is what makes up 60 minutes ...

We can hold our water for 90 minutes at the show , super bowl ,
ball game , kids sports ....

any one that takes that approach is being legalistic and not approaching it properly

 

[Rosa Mystica]

Which is worse to receive the Eucharist unworthly or to abstain from the Eucharist when you are in a state of grace?

Probably the former, but the latter isn't exactly a smart move either. Bottom line: don't do either one.

 

[geocajun]

Which is worse to receive the Eucharist unworthly or to abstain from the Eucharist when you are in a state of grace?

Receiving communion unworthily is sacrilegious and abstaining from communion when properly disposed is not a sinful act to my knowledge however I suppose ones intention could make it venial.

 

[Dominus Fidelis]

I wouldn't do it...the Eucharist gives us the graces we need to remain strong in our faith.

 

[Metanoia02]

Thanks again for all your input! I would not persue this without close spritual guidance from a priest. You all have been helpful in offering your advise and council.

 

[faerieevaH]

one hour ?


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Originally Posted by: faerieeva




I will try during lent to receive the Eucharist more, spend more time in adoration and prayer, and will withold myself from chocolate, crisps, all alcohol, and possibly all candy and cookies as well.
It sounds like trivial things, but being someone who loves to eat them, it's a very daily reminder.
I do not think I could.. sustain myself very well in Lent without Eucharist.



some one said we have to fast for a minimum of 1 hour prior to
communion....

mass is 45 minutes ;
trip from home to mass is _____
difference is what makes up 60 minutes ...

We can hold our water for 90 minutes at the show , super bowl ,
ball game , kids sports ....

I'm not sure if your 'one hour' refers to my post. *L* I ment that I would abstain from these things all during lent, not just the hour fast before the Eucharist. I don't eat anything before Mass on sunday. *ss* We have a big brunch and fellowship afterwards. But my post refers to abstaining from crips, cookies and all the rest during the fourty days of Lent.