A few questions about the Eucharist

[La-Petite-Fleur]

Hi

I have a few questions about the Eucharist…

1. If I am in the state of grace, is it mandatory for me to receive the Eucharist at Sunday mass? Is it a mortal sin not to receive the Eucharist if one is in a state of grace?
2. If I spent too much time getting ready because things weren’t going right (plus rushing to have lunch) yet made it to mass as it was beginning (but didn’t receive the Eucharist) did I mortally sin somehow?
3. Does one have to receive the Eucharist at Sunday mass for the absolution from confession to be complete?

Thank you to all who answer. God bless, and Merry Christmas!

 

[mommyof4]

1. If I am in the state of grace, is it mandatory for me to receive the Eucharist at Sunday mass? Is it a mortal sin not to receive the Eucharist if one is in a state of grace?

No, you are not obliged to receive, except at Easter time.

1. If I spent too much time getting ready because things weren’t going right (plus rushing to have lunch) yet made it to mass as it was beginning (but didn’t receive the Eucharist) did I mortally sin somehow?

I’m not sure I understand this question, but I don’t see how rushing to get to mass would be grave matter.

1. Does one have to receive the Eucharist at Sunday mass for the absolution from confession to be complete?

No.

 

[benedictgal]

Hi

I have a few questions about the Eucharist…

1. If I am in the state of grace, is it mandatory for me to receive the Eucharist at Sunday mass? Is it a mortal sin not to receive the Eucharist if one is in a state of grace?
2. If I spent too much time getting ready because things weren’t going right (plus rushing to have lunch) yet made it to mass as it was beginning (but didn’t receive the Eucharist) did I mortally sin somehow?
3. Does one have to receive the Eucharist at Sunday mass for the absolution from confession to be complete?

Thank you to all who answer. God bless, and Merry Christmas!

First of all, let me ask you a question. If you are in the state of grace, why would you not want to receive Holy Communion? Now, regarding the second question, you probably couldn’t go to Communion if you go immediately after having lunch because, as Latin Rite Catholics, we need to fast at least one hour before receiving Holy Communion (this includes abstaining from food and drink, although, water and medicines are an exception).

You receive absolution in the Sacrament of Penance. But, in order to receive it, you must be sorry for your sins. It is also a good practice to complete the penance you’ve been given by your confessor. That being said, Confession prepares you to worthily receive Holy Communion. It doesn’t complete the absolution.

As Catholics, we are required to go to Communion and Confession at least once a year. This is called the “Easter Duty”. The time to complete this duty runs from Ash Wednesday to the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. Because Easter falls on different dates each year, the time changes. IN 2008, Ash Wednesday falls on February 6. Easter falls on March 23rd and the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity falls on May 18th.

 

[La-Petite-Fleur]

1. If I am in the state of grace, is it mandatory for me to receive the Eucharist at Sunday mass? Is it a mortal sin not to receive the Eucharist if one is in a state of grace?

No, you are not obliged to receive, except at Easter time.

1. If I spent too much time getting ready because things weren’t going right (plus rushing to have lunch) yet made it to mass as it was beginning (but didn’t receive the Eucharist) did I mortally sin somehow?

I’m not sure I understand this question, but I don’t see how rushing to get to mass would be grave matter.

1. Does one have to receive the Eucharist at Sunday mass for the absolution from confession to be complete?

No.

Thank you mommyof4 :hug1:. I was thinking the same answers as well, but I just wanted to make sure.

About question 2: I spent so much time getting ready, I ate late, and eating late caused me to be concerned about not having fasted for an hour before Eucharist… and that’s why at first I decided not to receive (it was within five minutes of an hour -65 minutes from the time I stopped eating-. I had also possibly told my husband that I wouldn’t receive the Eucharist, just in case. So I didn’t want to neglect to fast for an hour before, nor did I want to go back on my word. And it’s all because I spent so much time getting ready (when my getting ready had problems of it’s own, which is why it took so long). Sorry if that’s redundant, lol. But I hope it helps to explain where question 2 comes from. It’s possible that I’m being hard on myself, but it’s for the King of Kings so I just want to do my best for Him.

Thanks again

 

[La-Petite-Fleur]

If you are in the state of grace, why would you not want to receive Holy Communion? Now, regarding the second question, you probably couldn’t go to Communion if you go immediately after having lunch because, as Latin Rite Catholics, we need to fast at least one hour before receiving Holy Communion (this includes abstaining from food and drink, although, water and medicines are an exception).

Mmm-hmm, thats why. Because I ate a late lunch as I was having a not so easy time getting ready. It turns out that when I was at mass, I realized that when it was time to receive the Eucharist, it had actually been around 65 minutes since I last ate. But I believe I had possibly told my husband beforehand that I wouldnt because of fear of not having fasted an hour. So although I very much wanted to receive the Eucharist, I also wanted to be careful about the hour fast, and also about not going back on my word. I just want to be very respectful when I receive the Eucharist. But yes, you hit the nail on the head.

Thanks

P.S.- I apologize if my concerns sound scrupulous; they sound a bit scrupulous to me, but its probably just due to me not knowing the answers for certain.

 

[benedictgal]

Mmm-hmm, thats why. Because I ate a late lunch as I was having a not so easy time getting ready. It turns out that when I was at mass, I realized that when it was time to receive the Eucharist, it had actually been around 65 minutes since I last ate. But I believe I had possibly told my husband beforehand that I wouldnt because of fear of not having fasted an hour. I just want to be very respectful when I receive the Eucharist. But yes, you hit the nail on the head.

Thanks

My dear friend, you were well within the time frame to receive Holy Communion, as you had eaten 65 minutes prior to Holy Communion. I know that we have to watch the clock; believe me, that’s why I don’t eat my lunch until after I have attended Mass; however, if you are already at 65 minutes past, don’t be scrupulous, you are already five minutes over your deadline.

Don’t let the devil use the clock to beat you.

 

[La-Petite-Fleur]

My dear friend, you were well within the time frame to receive Holy Communion, as you had eaten 65 minutes prior to Holy Communion. I know that we have to watch the clock; believe me, that’s why I don’t eat my lunch until after I have attended Mass; however, if you are already at 65 minutes past, don’t be scrupulous, you are already five minutes over your deadline.

Don’t let the devil use the clock to beat you.

Thank you :hug1:. It’s that I could have received, and the fact that I didn’t, that concerns me (i.e.- was it then a mortal sin not to?). At the point in the mass when I realized that it had been over an hour, I decided not to because I had possibly told my husband that I wouldn’t (because at the time I said that, I feared it wouldn’t have been an hour since). So I didn’t receive the Eucharist because 1) I didn’t want to go back on my word (I didn’t want to have lied) and 2) It was so very close to an hour.

 

[po18guy]

Hi

I have a few questions about the Eucharist…

1. If I am in the state of grace, is it mandatory for me to receive the Eucharist at Sunday mass? Is it a mortal sin not to receive the Eucharist if one is in a state of grace?
2. If I spent too much time getting ready because things weren’t going right (plus rushing to have lunch) yet made it to mass as it was beginning (but didn’t receive the Eucharist) did I mortally sin somehow?
3. Does one have to receive the Eucharist at Sunday mass for the absolution from confession to be complete?

Thank you to all who answer. God bless, and Merry Christmas!

1. No. But, it’s Christ! Receiving spiritual nourishment will assist you with your daily stresses. Adoration 1 hour/week can accomplish miracles.
2. Arriving after mass started, but before the Gospel is read is not sinful. Eyebrow raising, though. I know.
3. One had only to complete the assigned penance.

Merry Christmas and a Blessed new year.

 

[lak611]

Thank you :hug1:. It’s that I could have received, and the fact that I didn’t, that concerns me (i.e.- was it then a mortal sin not to?). At the point in the mass when I realized that it had been over an hour, I decided not to because I had possibly told my husband that I wouldn’t (because at the time I said that, I feared it wouldn’t have been an hour since). So I didn’t receive the Eucharist because 1) I didn’t want to go back on my word (I didn’t want to have lied) and 2) It was so very close to an hour.

You do not commit a sin by not receiving the Eucharist at Mass. It is only required once a year (Easter duty). The requirement is to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days.

You do not need to tell your husband if you plan to receive the Eucharist or not. Even if you committed a mortal sin and did not receive for that reason, the only person who would need to know would be your priest in Confession. Your husband has no right to ask you why you did or did not receive.

 

[puzzleannie]

Hi

I have a few questions about the Eucharist…

1)!

1. no
2. no
3. no

you are obliged to confess your mortal sins once a year and to receive holy communion at least once during the Easter season. absolution in confession is conditional on nothing, including performing the penance. as long as you confess all the mortal sins you can remember, express contrition and receive absolution your sins are forgiven. the fast is one hour before reception of communion, not before Mass begins, and it is not your husband’s business whether or not you receive communion, or go to confession for that matter.

 

[La-Petite-Fleur]

Thank you all !

I didn’t receive the Eucharist because 1) I didn’t want to go back on my word (I didn’t want to have lied) and 2) It was so very close to an hour. All this is because I spent so long getting ready. I spent so long getting ready because 1- I wanted to dress up my hair/makeup a little (though for myself, for Jesus too; for the justification of it ), 2- It didn’t work well and took up way too much time 3- I couldn’t find anything to wear. So I fear that the chain of events were all caused by my concern for appearance. And thus I fear the mortal sin of vanity. However, it was not my will to be vain or anything .

 

[lak611]

Thank you all !

I didn’t receive the Eucharist because 1) I didn’t want to go back on my word (I didn’t want to have lied) and 2) It was so very close to an hour. All this is because I spent so long getting ready. I spent so long getting ready because 1- I wanted to dress up my hair/makeup a little (though for myself, for Jesus too), 2- It didn’t work well and took up way too much time 3- I couldn’t find anything to wear. So I fear that the chain of events were all caused by my concern for appearance. And thus I fear the mortal sin of vanity. However, it was not my will to be vain or anything .

First, do not tell your husband anything about why or why not you are or are not receiving the Eucharist. It is not something that needs to be discussed with anyone.

Second, I would suggest that you speak to your priest since it appears that you have issues with scrupulosity. Your priest will be able to help you.

 

[puzzleannie]

Thank you all !
So I fear that the chain of events were all caused by my concern for appearance. And thus I fear the mortal sin of vanity. However, it was not my will to be vain or anything .

you sometimes need a little help with time management, don’t we all, but this is not a sin. DD does this all the time, not just with Mass, but with many important events, including her own graduation and wedding, spends so much time getting ready she is late or misses it (missed the graduation, late for the wedding). That is confusion, bad planning, a lot of things, but not a sin.
“Honey if it turns out I didn’t fast long enough I won’t receive” is not a lie, it was a conditional statement. If you do have a problem with scrupulosity, take your concerns to one trusted priest, read the guides for dealing with this problem in the spirituality forum, and pray, but don’t seek third party advice.

 

[La-Petite-Fleur]

Please don’t :whacky::knight2: me, but is it a mortal sin to be scrupulous?

I don’t know that I am though; I think I might just ask questions because I search for answers or to be assured… not because I necessarily know the answers yet choose to be scrupulous anyway. I don’t know what the boundries are (or exceptions to the rules) that’s all. Take this for instance; we’re not to judge, but I wonder if I’m in danger of mortally sinning by judging myself in this paragraph’s first sentence . Sounds silly of me, I know; but it’s because I don’t know the exceptions :juggle:.

 

[mommyof4]

Please don’t :whacky::knight2: me, but is it a mortal sin to be scrupulous?

I don’t know that I am though; I think I might just ask questions because I search for answers or to be assured… not because I necessarily know the answers yet choose to be scrupulous anyway. I don’t know what the boundries are (or exceptions to the rules) that’s all. Take this for instance; we’re not to judge, but I wonder if I’m in danger of mortally sinning by judging myself in this paragraph’s first sentence . Sounds silly of me, I know; but it’s because I don’t know the exceptions :juggle:.

No, it is not a mortal sin to be scrupulous. I would like to introduce you to a wonderful site, called Scrupulous Anonymous. Take some time and go back and read the newsletters- they are wonderful.