Is the 3-hour fasting still a rule for the TLM?

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As I understand, the modern rule of the 1-hour fasting is a matter of Canon law from the Code, not a matter of liturgy; thus, it is supposed to extend to all Western rites, both Ordinary and Extraordinary.

Summorum Pontificorum allowed the traditional Missal but not the old canonical rules.

Am I right?
 
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As I understand, the modern rule of the 1-hour fasting is a matter of Canon law from the Code, not a matter of liturgy; thus, it is supposed to extend to all Western rites, both Ordinary and Extraordinary.

Summorum Pontificorum allowed the traditional Missal but not the old canonical rules.

Am I right?
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Correct. The Eucharistic Fast is a matter of Canon Law, and only the 1983 Code is in force. The rule is therefore one hour, regardless of Mass.

The three-hour (or heck, twelve-hour for those who so want to) fast is still allowed; nothing stops people from adopting the stricter disciplines if they want.
 
The old 3 hour Fast is an honorable thing to do BUT is no longer a requirement. The older Fast from midnight of the night before is also no longer a requirement. It is now just one hour before communion. Even the FSSP follows this.
 
The Church prescribes the minimum and hopes that her children will mature.
 
As has been stated above, what is “binding” is the current law. However, liturgy permeates into way of life and it would only be befitting to observe, amongst other things, the traditional fast while observing the traditional liturgy.
 
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