Mass - 'Lord I am not worthy for you to enter under my roof...'

[ByzCathCantor]

Are Latin Rite Catholics allowed to receive in the Byzantine Rite without issues, just wondering?

Sure you may, in Eastern Catholic Churches that follow the Byzantine Rite (remember there are Orthodox Churches that do as well).

 

[ProVobis]

Jesus is my Lord and my God .

I am His unworthy servant and I know that there will never be a time in my life when I can say before the reception of the Eucharist : " Lord , I am worthy to receive you . "

As long as I journey on my pilgrimage through life , damaged and tainted by sin , I will always be unworthy .

The greatest of the saints always considered themselves as unworthy to receive the Lord in the Eucharist . Who am I to boast that I am worthy ?

Okay, you’ve demonstrated your point. But isn’t Domine, non sum dignus, ut intres sub tectum meum: sed tantum dic verbo, et sanabitur anima mea, (said six times in the EF, incidently) more of a statement of faith? St. Paul talks about receiving worthily, which is different than being worthy IMO.

 

[ProVobis]

Sure you may, in Eastern Catholic Churches that follow the Byzantine Rite (remember there are Orthodox Churches that do as well).

Are the fasting length requirements the same? And isn’t it true that the Orthodox may refuse to give communion to those of the Latin Rite?

 

[ConstantineTG]

I like that prayer before Communion you posted here. Are Latin Rite Catholics allowed to receive in the Byzantine Rite without issues, just wondering?

As long as it is an Eastern Catholic parish and not an Orthodox one.

 

[ConstantineTG]

Are the fasting length requirements the same? And isn’t it true that the Orthodox may refuse to give communion to those of the Latin Rite?

Well, if it comes down to it, priests wouldn’t know if you fasted or not. As for fasting requirements, you’re always welcome to adopt the traditional practice of the East (from midnight) or maintain the one hour. Its the same Christ you are receiving, so fast as you usually would.

The Orthodox may refuse communion to Catholics of any Rite. Though there have been cases of some who allow Catholics to receive Communion. But the general rule is to not receive from them. I know an Orthodox priest and he doesn’t allow me to receive Communion, but he lets me participate in everything else. Once I received the blessed bread and wine when we had Festal Litya.

 

[TrueLight]

In the Byzantine Rite we echo instead the prayer of the thief on the cross prior to Communion,

I believe, O Lord, and confess that You are truly Christ, the Son of the living God, Who came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am first. Accept me this day, O son of God, as a partaker of Your mystical Supper. I will not tell the mystery to Your enemies, nor will I give You a kiss as did Judas, but like the thief, I confess to You:

+Remember me, O Lord, when You come into Your kingdom.
+Remember me, O Master, when You come into Your kingdom,
+Remember me, O Holy One, when You come into Your kingdom.

May the partaking of Your Holy Mysteries, O Lord, be unto me not for judgment or condemnation but for the healing of the soul and body.

+God, be merciful to me a sinner.
+God, cleanse me of my sins and have mercy on me.
+I have sinned without number, forgive me, O Lord.

I love this!