How Often Do You Receive The Precious Blood?

[Aloysius]

While that thinking has held sway in the ICEL and in Rome for many years (and I'm not condemning you for it, it certainly has some valid points behind its argumentation especially on a minor point such as the term "cup" vs. "chalice" which is not all that different), but Rome and the International Commission on the English Liturgy now disagree with you there, my friend. The new English translation, set to start in either Liturgical year '10 or '11, uses the term "chalice" in all four Eucharistic prayers... see for yourself:
[url="http://www.usccb.org/liturgy/missalformation/RomanCanon.pdf"]http://www.usccb.org/liturgy/missalformation/RomanCanon.pdf[/url]
[url="http://www.usccb.org/liturgy/missalformation/EuchPrayerII.pdf"]http://www.usccb.org/liturgy/missalformati...uchPrayerII.pdf[/url]
[url="http://www.usccb.org/liturgy/missalformation/EuchPrayerIII.pdf"]http://www.usccb.org/liturgy/missalformati...chPrayerIII.pdf[/url]
[url="http://www.usccb.org/liturgy/missalformation/EuchPrayerIV.pdf"]http://www.usccb.org/liturgy/missalformati...uchPrayerIV.pdf[/url]

This translation is in response to the new norms of liturgical translation set forth in the document [url="http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/ccdds/documents/rc_con_ccdds_doc_20010507_liturgiam-authenticam_en.html"]Liturgiam authenticam [/url] (<click to read it)

from number 43:
[quote]It should be borne in mind that a literal translation of terms which may initially sound odd in a vernacular language may for this very reason provoke inquisitiveness in the hearer and provide an occasion for catechesis.[/quote]

[puellapaschalis]

Rarely. In most of the countries where I find myself the Precious Blood is not given at Communion; if I'm in the UK I think I usually do, depending on the situation.

And as has been stated, the Precious Blood isn't distributed at the usus antiquior

[AbsconditaInDeo]

I almost always do, but it's only because my sister is usually in front of me and she receives the Precious Blood so I just follow her and do the same. I personally don't like that my parish always has the Precious Blood available at every mass for the laity. I think it causes the people to feel that they're not receiving all of Jesus unless they receive Him under both forms. And also the parish that I usually go to has many EMHCs and I really can't stand it. Many of them have gotten used to being on the alter and so they don't bow or genuflect before coming onto the alter or when they walk past the tabernacle and it bothers me sooooooooooooooooooooo much When I'm not with my sister or when I have a bit of time on my hands to drive a distance, I go to a more conservative parish for daily mass that doesn't have EMHCs and no one drinks from the chalice but rather the Body is dipped into the Blood and everyone receives while kneeling

[MissyP89]

[quote name='cappie' post='1826087' date='Apr 6 2009, 01:30 AM']I always receive under both species [/quote]

Cheeky, Father.

[CrossCuT]

My parish doesnt offer the blood.
And whenever I go to a church that does, I dont drink it.

Dunno why...have nothing against it obviously...I just prefer not to

[StColette]

The last time was my wedding and the only time before that was my First Communion lol

[Piccoli Fiori JMJ]

I wish intinction was used more often. And just the clergy. I always try to receive the Host from the priest or other ordained man, but sometimes it is unavoidable. I will almost always take from the Chalice unless there is an incredible wait-line or I would really mess things up.

All though it is the Most Precious Blood, there's alcohol in it... so I never worry about catching germs and I have never gotten sick. I guess I'm not a germ-aphobe (not that I am accusing any of you of being so!) and that has never bothered me.

And I didn't start receiving from the Chalice again until I began my reversion.

I used to be an EMHC and I only felt right if I were giving the Precious Blood though. I felt so unworthy to hold the Host in my hands and I would usually be shaking a little by the time I was finished. I don't think I would ever become a EMHC again, simply because I don't think its my place. I'm all for reducing the number of EMHCs. Our pastor is always so concerned about keeping Masses short that he somewhat recently began having the EMHCs approach the altar during the Agnus Dei. And, they don't kneel either (although I suppose they don't [i]have[/i] to). The first time we were to do this, we weren't sure what we were supposed to do then, so I kneeled. Afterwards, we were told that it was not necessary. Although while we were there, everyone kneeled! Even the lady (who meant very well) who told us it was not needed. Ugh. Things would be shorter if we only gave communion under one species. I know some parishes only have one Mass for the Sunday liturgy where they give the Precious Blood. If we started that at our parish, we would have a riot break out!

Goodness, I think I have turned this into a bit of a rant. I'm sorry if I have detracted from the original purpose of this thread...

[StColette]

[quote name='FutureNunJMJ' post='1826240' date='Apr 6 2009, 11:56 AM']All though it is the Most Precious Blood, there's alcohol in it... so I never worry about catching germs and I have never gotten sick. I guess I'm not a germ-aphobe (not that I am accusing any of you of being so!) and that has never bothered me.[/quote]

Germs would not be spread by the Precious Blood but by the chalice

[Piccoli Fiori JMJ]

[quote name='StColette' post='1826243' date='Apr 6 2009, 09:59 AM']Germs would not be spread by the Precious Blood but by the chalice [/quote]
Oh, I forgot about that aspect too...

They use a Purificator to wipe the germs away, don't they? I would imagine it is mostly to insure that no drop of Precious Blood fall to the ground or something like that and to purify/clean the Chalice. (They always told us to use more than one section of the purificator, but I never did. Now it all makes sense...)

[StColette]

[quote name='FutureNunJMJ' post='1826258' date='Apr 6 2009, 12:16 PM']Oh, I forgot about that aspect too...

They use a Purificator to wipe the germs away, don't they? I would imagine it is mostly to insure that no drop of Precious Blood fall to the ground or something like that and to purify/clean the Chalice. (They always told us to use more than one section of the purificator, but I never did. Now it all makes sense...)[/quote]

lol

Yeah, the Precious Blood doesn't carry germs, but the chalice may carrying them.

[VoTeckam]

I always recieve both species. I figure consuming "all of Him" twice is even better/

[Mr.Cat]

Deleted, I decided not to ask...

Edited April 6, 2009 by Mr.CatholicCat

[BG45]

[quote name='Luigi' post='1825799' date='Apr 5 2009, 11:42 PM']I know some Protestant denominations have Communion Sunday (maybe once a month?) and they have wine or grape juice on those days, but the friend I'm thinking of told me each member was given his/her own little tiny wine glass. It sounded "cute" and also a little paranoid; I controlled myself and didn't laugh.[/quote]

At my old church it was once a month, and at mom's now as well. At my old church currently they've changed it to once a quarter between "people may not realize it's important" and "familiarity breeds contempt". And yes, my mother loves the little grape juice glasses, because she's a germo-phobe; and when you don't have a high alcohol content to help kill bacteria, that's a valid concern.

[quote name='Brother Adam' post='1825907' date='Apr 6 2009, 12:41 AM'] Right on. Welcome home.[/quote]

Thanks

[johnnydigit]

i receive from the chalice when it is available and i am not in any way sick. some practical reasons,

+it helps wash down the host.

+it makes me feel good. i try not to drink alcohol, so even a tiny bit of the Precious Blood makes me all warm and tingly inside.

+it enhances the experience. it is like i am St. John next to Jesus at the Last Supper, and He says, "take ye, and drink from it". it is like i am at the foot of the Cross, and an angel has collected His Blood gushing out from His side into the chalice. there's tons of blood and water typology and symbolism that one can ponder on.

[img]http://www.contemporary-art-holdings.co.uk/images/gill/crucifix_chalice_host.jpg[/img]


-i fear i may develop a cold sore. the first time after many years, i received from the chalice and the very next day i developed the first cold sore ever on my lip. it seems the only times i have ever had cold sores, were after i received from the chalice. now, i try not to let the chalice touch the inside of my lip.

-i fear that i may get sick, again. i fear that i may spill some on myself, again.

so in a small way it is a test of faith and trust for me.

[Jaime]

[quote name='johnnydigit' post='1827387' date='Apr 7 2009, 01:13 AM']i receive from the chalice when it is available and i am not in any way sick. some practical reasons,

+it helps wash down the host.

+it makes me feel good. i try not to drink alcohol, so even a tiny bit of the Precious Blood makes me all warm and tingly inside.

+it enhances the experience. it is like i am St. John next to Jesus at the Last Supper, and He says, "take ye, and drink from it". it is like i am at the foot of the Cross, and an angel has collected His Blood gushing out from His side into the chalice. there's tons of blood and water typology and symbolism that one can ponder on.

[img]http://www.contemporary-art-holdings.co.uk/images/gill/crucifix_chalice_host.jpg[/img]


-i fear i may develop a cold sore. the first time after many years, i received from the chalice and the very next day i developed the first cold sore ever on my lip. it seems the only times i have ever had cold sores, were after i received from the chalice. now, i try not to let the chalice touch the inside of my lip.

-i fear that i may get sick, again. i fear that i may spill some on myself, again.

so in a small way it is a test of faith and trust for me.[/quote]

How long have you had to struggle with your herpes?

[scardella]

I receive under both species. I figure regular contact with germs builds up my immunity. Plus, Jesus tastes better in the form of the Precious Blood.