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 the night before we must not have taken even the least thing by way of eating or drinking;1 and

2. We must be decently dressed.

'''64. Who are dispensed from this command to receive fasting? '''

Those who are dangerously ill, and receive the Blessed Sacrament by way of Viaticum — i.e., as a preparation for their passage into eternity.

'''65. How should we approach the altar-rail, in order to receive Holy Communion? '''

With the greatest reverence, with hands joined and raised, and eyes cast down.

'''66. What should we do at the time of our receiving the Sacred Host? '''

We should spread the communion-cloth over our hands and under our chin, hold the head erect and firm, extend the tongue a little upon the under lip, and then most reverently receive the Sacred Host.

'''67. What must we do after receiving Holy Communion? '''

We must retire with the greatest modesty to our place, and spend some time in devout prayer.