TotusTuusMaria Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 [quote name='Veridicus' post='1776201' date='Feb 8 2009, 09:37 PM']Yes that is allowed and was the liturgical norm for many, many centuries. It wasn't until this last century that the laity commonly communicated under both species. The reasoning being it was a more 'complete sense' of participation in Communion (it had long before been decided that the entirety of the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Christ were fully present under either species).[/quote] If my memory serves me, I believe it is actually a heresy to believe that one must receive under both forms... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 (edited) [quote name='Nihil Obstat' post='1776499' date='Feb 9 2009, 12:13 AM']Ah! The whetstone! It burns my ears. No axe-grinding. [/quote] I agree, though. When there's an army of laity that march to the altar before receiving the Body and Blood of our Lord, it's a bit distracting. I honestly don't mind waiting 15 minutes to receive from a priest (and if one believe what's really in the Eucharist, and I find it hard to believe that they would have to wait that long, either) if I have to. Edited February 9, 2009 by USAirwaysIHS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 [quote name='USAirwaysIHS' post='1776531' date='Feb 8 2009, 10:32 PM']I agree, though. When there's an army of laity that march to the altar before receiving the Body and Blood of our Lord, it's a bit distracting. I honestly don't mind waiting 15 minutes to receive from a priest (and if one believe what's really in the Eucharist, and I find it hard to believe that they would have to wait that long, either) if I have to.[/quote] I know, and it's not that I either agree or disagree with this, it's just that I really don't want to hear it on this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Fair enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmotherofpirl Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 [quote name='USAirwaysIHS' post='1776531' date='Feb 9 2009, 12:32 AM']I agree, though. When there's an army of laity that march to the altar before receiving the Body and Blood of our Lord, it's a bit distracting. I honestly don't mind waiting 15 minutes to receive from a priest (and if one believe what's really in the Eucharist, and I find it hard to believe that they would have to wait that long, either) if I have to.[/quote] We used to have an altar rail and two priests so 10-15 minutes for Communion was not uncommon. Most people now however get upset if Mass is over one hour because they have other things to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 [quote name='cmotherofpirl' post='1776590' date='Feb 9 2009, 01:15 AM']Most people now however get upset if Mass is over one hour because they have other things to do.[/quote] Isn't that a shame? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 (edited) Here's something of an abuse. After I was received into the church, I took up the practice of genuflecting before I received communion. Months later, in the confessional, the priest told me that I wasn't to do that any more. (Even though the USCCB says I can...I don't want to argue with him though. He is the priest after all.) It's really hard for me not to do it. Edited February 9, 2009 by USAirwaysIHS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmotherofpirl Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 [quote name='USAirwaysIHS' post='1776599' date='Feb 9 2009, 01:19 AM']Here's something of an abuse. After I was received into the church, I took up the practice of genuflecting before I received communion. Months later, in the confessional, the priest told me that I wasn't to do that any more. (Even though the USCCB says I can...I don't want to argue with him though. He is the priest after all.) It's really hard for me not to do it. [/quote] Did he give you a reason? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 [quote name='cmotherofpirl' post='1776606' date='Feb 9 2009, 01:21 AM']Did he give you a reason?[/quote] He said that the bishops said you can't do that...even though as we both know, is the opposite of the truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmotherofpirl Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 [quote name='USAirwaysIHS' post='1776613' date='Feb 9 2009, 01:23 AM']He said that the bishops said you can't do that...even though as we both know, is the opposite of the truth.[/quote] I probably would take the document with me to see what he says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 [quote name='cmotherofpirl' post='1776621' date='Feb 9 2009, 01:27 AM']I probably would take the document with me to see what he says.[/quote] I guess that wouldn't be a bad idea, but I would feel really awkward about correcting a priest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 [quote name='USAirwaysIHS' post='1776625' date='Feb 8 2009, 11:28 PM']I guess that wouldn't be a bad idea, but I would feel really awkward about correcting a priest.[/quote] I feel the same way about my parents sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 [quote name='Nihil Obstat' post='1776632' date='Feb 9 2009, 01:35 AM']I feel the same way about my parents sometimes. [/quote] Well that makes one of us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 [quote name='USAirwaysIHS' post='1776636' date='Feb 8 2009, 11:37 PM']Well that makes one of us [/quote] It's probably not very common that the kid is more traditional and socially conservative than the parents... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 [quote name='Nihil Obstat' post='1776641' date='Feb 9 2009, 01:39 AM']It's probably not very common that the kid is more traditional and socially conservative than the parents... [/quote] Mine are protestants. Sigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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