Eucharistic Fast
Eucharistic Fast for the Laity as of March 25, 1957
Eucharistic Fast for the Laity as of March 25, 1957
All must fast from solid food and alcoholic beverages for THREE HOURS before receiving Holy Communion.Â
All must fast from non-alcoholic liquids for one hour before receiving Holy Communion.
The infirm, even if not bedridden, may take non-alcoholic beverages and that which is really and properly medicine, either in liquid or solid form, without a time limit.