Traditionally it is the same as that for the Byzantine Catholics or the Eastern Orthodox. You fast from midnight until you recieve.I’ve been attending a local Maronite parish here in Roanoke, and I love it. It’s incredibly reverent and the Qurbono makes me tear up everytime I go. I do wish to learn more about the Maronite Rite such as liturgical customs, disciplines, etc. The purpose of this thread is to find out what the length of time of fasting before receiving Our Lord in the Maronite Rite.
Thanks in advance.
Pace e Bene
Andrew
That is true. You are subject to the fasts of your own church, even if you go to the liturgy of another church.If you are a visitor - you are supposed to follow the traditions of your own Church re fasting etc.
Considering that your tradition requires less of you, there is nothing wrong with taking on the stricter tradition. You are not bound to it, but it sounds like you want to do it out of love for the Maronite theology and spirituality, which is a good reason to do it.If you are a visitor - you are supposed to follow the traditions of your own Church re fasting etc.
What if you attended Mass during lunch? Is the fast still from midnight?Traditionally it is the same as that for the Byzantine Catholics or the Eastern Orthodox. You fast from midnight until you recieve.
Thanks for all the replies. I generally attend the Saturday evening Qurbono, so how would that work? Would a Maronite still be required to fast from Midnight? I personally don’t have a problem with it, and find it to be very pious. Just curious is all.Traditionally it is the same as that for the Byzantine Catholics or the Eastern Orthodox. You fast from midnight until you recieve.
But the Maronites tend to not teach their own tradition on fasting and simply follow the tradition of the Latins which is a 1 hour fast.
The bishops encourage the people to follow the traditional fast if they can. I would encourage you to follow the traditional fast.
The Maronite Holy Qorbono is absolutely beautiful. I loved it from the first time I attended it. I now try to go every Sunday if I can. The spirituality and theology behind it is amazing. I love the prayers as well.
I believe so. That is still not an unbearably long fast.What if you attended Mass during lunch? Is the fast still from midnight?
I think it is. Our (Orthodox) priest asks us to fast from noon on days when there is a vesperal or presanctified liturgy at 6 or 7 PM.I’ve heard that 6 hours is the norm for fasting before evening reception.
Hi Andrew,I’ve been attending a local Maronite parish here in Roanoke, and I love it. It’s incredibly reverent and the Qurbono makes me tear up everytime I go. I do wish to learn more about the Maronite Rite such as liturgical customs, disciplines, etc. The purpose of this thread is to find out what the length of time of fasting before receiving Our Lord in the Maronite Rite.
Thanks in advance.
Pace e Bene
Andrew
Maronites follow the Syriac tradition of fasting whereas the Melkites follow the Greek tradition. But the Syriac tradition is the same regarding the fasting from midnight until you recieve.Hi Andrew,
I’ve been to your Church! It’s been about 5 years ago now. I met a woman who converted to the Maronite Rite Catholic Church from the Mormon Church. I don’t recall her name. At the time I lived in Lynchburg. I was babysitting a Jerry Falwell’s Baptist child who wanted to grow up and become a pastor. I had him talk to the priest there about it - hoping the priest would make a great impression on him and perhaps he would convert when he is older.
As far as information on the Maronite Rite, aside from asking the priest, you can visit: www.stgeorge-melkite.org and scroll down on the right to “Leture 1” under the Education section. Fr. Mark gave a wonderful leture which details the history of the Maronite Rite (along with all the other Catholic Rites) which you may find interesting and informative.
If the Maronites are like the Melkite in regards to the food part of the fasting: no food or drink (including water) from midnight until you receive Holy Communion. If you’re married, there would also be a fast from sexual relations, but I don’t know the details as I’m not married. Now keep in mind the first time you receive Holy Communion in a new Church…always ask the priest as there is normally a more strict guideline for the first reception.
Best Wishes,
Christy