curtins Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 In all seriousness we are to keep up our appearances while fasting so as to not let others know we are fasting (as seen in today's gospel) if one were to get particularly putrid breath while fasting, would it be permissible to indulge in a mint now and then to relieve the oral tension? (for practical reasons as well as in keeping with the aforementioned principle on fasting) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totus Tuus Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I wouldn't have any scruples about something like gum or a breath mint. That's just me though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prose Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I have a sore throat. I am eating Halls. I suppose that doesn't count. I would rather a fasting friend/ coworker smell of elderberries on a mint than breath putridity onto me. Just don't say why you are sucking on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenchild17 Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 that's up to you I think. I'm pretty sure my pre-vat II theology manual says that breath mints break the fast. But things were different then. I don't know what would be taught now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prose Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 What about breath strips? Or that spray stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thy Geekdom Come Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I'd say it depends on your use for them. Are you taking them for their taste and as if they were candy, or as a medicine to stop bad breath. I had halitosis for many years and I had to use breath mints medicinally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenchild17 Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I'll take a look at the book when I get a chance. I don't think ya'll should get over scrupulous since I think the rules have changed since then, but I have a feeling, since I was just reading this about a month ago, that all that kind of stuff was out before vatican ii. Now breath spray might be okay. I'm not sure about that one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I don't know. My sis told me I could not have a breath mint within one hour of communion but if had a really dry throat, I could have a cough drop. What is the dif? I ate a kalamata olive between meals today. It just leapt into my mouth before I could remember I could not eat between my little meals. eeeekkkkkk.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dUSt Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Well, I am eating a small bag of pretzels in place of each meal today for my fasting. They are holy and a symbol of the Trinity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenchild17 Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 nice. I'm going to try to skip breakfast and/or lunch whenever mom doesn't make me eat something . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curtins Posted February 6, 2008 Author Share Posted February 6, 2008 oh don't worry I'm not being scrupulous..... more comical....also, I'm refering to a day of fasting, not a 1 hour fast before Eucharist (which would be broken by mints or gum) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenchild17 Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 yeah, if I'm not mistaken, my book says it refers to fasting in general, whether the Eucharistic or Lenten. But I'll pull it out and check before I say much more on the subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffpugh Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Well, if the mint is treated as a candy, then it's something to avoid. But if it's for bad breath and brushing the teeth doesn't do the job very quickly, then as an act of charity use breath spray or a tic tac or somethin.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prose Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I ate crackers for lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theologian in Training Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 From one who had to distribute communion, I would encourage you to please use a breath mint. I think today was a day for pasta, a lot of strong garlic on people's breaths Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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