mcts Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 I was never really taught how to receive on the tongue. it's not that hard of a thing. however, today when i went to communion, and i had my hands kind of at my chest and so the priest thought i was wanting a blessing, even though my mouth was obviously open. can anybody tell me what i should do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG45 Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 See, that's exactly why I'm afraid to try... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilllabettt Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 fold your hands pointy style or round style, at a level slightly higher than your waist, but not up to your chest. I close my eyes, too, to lessen the embarrassment of any mistakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Bro. Adam Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 When receiving on the tongue, you basically make the sign of reverence for the Eucharist before receiving, and you stick out your tongue [b]after[/b] the priest says "The body of Christ" and I put my hands into a very obvious prayer position. If your arms are crossed across your chest, or laid there, most priests will assume that you are not receiving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcts Posted June 7, 2009 Author Share Posted June 7, 2009 thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Bro. Adam Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 You're welcome. Although, if you really want to be obvious, you can receiving while kneeling, but that should only be done if you're receiving from a priest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissyP89 Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 I just leave them at my sides, but folding at waist level (like over your stomach) might help with the confusion. Don't stress doing it right; there's really no wrong way to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpy Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 I fold 'em and hold 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OraProMe Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Get down on your knee's, then there will be no confusion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 I have my hands folded at my sternum and open my mouth about thirty degrees right after I say amen. Never had a priest "not get it." However, I once went up for a blessing with my arms folded, and almost got force fed the Eucharist. That was interesting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OraProMe Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 [quote name='USAirwaysIHS' post='1885240' date='Jun 6 2009, 11:09 PM']I have my hands folded at my sternum and open my mouth about thirty degrees right after I say amen. Never had a priest "not get it." However, I once went up for a blessing with my arms folded, and almost got force fed the Eucharist. That was interesting...[/quote] I never say "Amen" when receiving. It's not customary in the EF so I don't in the OF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resurrexi Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 (edited) [quote name='OraProMe' post='1885245' date='Jun 7 2009, 12:17 AM']I never say "Amen" when receiving. It's not customary in the EF so I don't in the OF.[/quote] The rubrics of the ordinary form of the Mass say that the communicant is to say "Amen", so you really should. The priest saying "Corpus Christi" with the communicant responding "Amen" is actually how Communion is distributed in the ancient Ambrosian Rite. There's nothing untraditional about it, though I do prefer the priest saying "Corpus Domini nostri Iesu Christi custodiat animam tuam in vitam aeternam. Amen." Edited June 7, 2009 by Resurrexi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picchick Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 I cross my hands over my chest right over my heart and answer amen and recieve on the tongue. I don't really have a problem. I don't know. SOmetimes I fold my hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximilianus Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 (edited) [quote name='USAirwaysIHS' post='1885240' date='Jun 6 2009, 11:09 PM']I have my hands folded at my sternum and open my mouth about thirty degrees right after I say amen.[/quote] That's about how I do it too. Edited June 7, 2009 by Maximilianus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archaeology cat Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 I'm either holding a toddler or holding the hand of a toddler. Otherwise I either fold my hands or keep them by my side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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