When Receiving On The Tongue

[OraProMe]

Sometimes I think there is far too much hype over the possibility of the host falling to the ground. I prefer communion on the tongue and like the use of the paten but Our Lord came to us in a dirty stable, I'm sure falling to the Church floor by accident isn't going to upset him too much.

Edited June 10, 2009 by OraProMe

[Vincent Vega]

[quote name='VeniteAdoremus' post='1885541' date='Jun 7 2009, 10:39 AM']I usually have them up in the air for the liturgical dance anyway.[/quote]
I literally lol'd.

[MissyP89]

[quote name='Luthien' post='1885487' date='Jun 7 2009, 08:54 AM']Hand jive. [/quote]


[quote name='VeniteAdoremus' post='1885541' date='Jun 7 2009, 11:39 AM']I usually have them up in the air for the liturgical dance anyway.[/quote]

I love you guys so so so so very much. OMGoodness, you made my night.

[quote name='Noel's angel' post='1885578' date='Jun 7 2009, 02:02 PM']Best. Post. Ever.[/quote]

YES!

[johnnydigit]

[quote name='Lilllabettt' post='1885148' date='Jun 6 2009, 08:26 PM']fold your hands pointy style or round style, at a level slightly higher than your waist, but not up to your chest.[/quote]

why not up to your chest?

[quote name='Mrs. Bro. Adam' post='1885180' date='Jun 6 2009, 09:02 PM']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 [/quote]

why not from EMHC also?

[LouisvilleFan]

[quote name='johnnydigit' post='1887637' date='Jun 10 2009, 03:58 AM']why not up to your chest?[/quote]

From what I gather, mainly to prevent confusion since the minister is used to seeing hands in the same area for receiving in the hand, so to avoid confusion in the split second they have to look at you, it's easier to keep 'em on the DL.

[Mrs. Bro. Adam]

Kneeling in front of priest as opposed to EMHC.

The priest has holy orders, EMHC (laity) does not. It is Jesus, through the priest, that turns the bread and wine into body and blood, not EMHC. It's to show the reverence we have for him who sacrificed himself on the cross for us, and the only one who Christ is doing that through is the priest.

Not to mention, EMHC are highly overused any ways.

[StColette]

[quote name='Mrs. Bro. Adam' post='1887672' date='Jun 10 2009, 09:07 AM']Kneeling in front of priest as opposed to EMHC.

The priest has holy orders, EMHC (laity) does not. It is Jesus, through the priest, that turns the bread and wine into body and blood, not EMHC. It's to show the reverence we have for him who sacrificed himself on the cross for us, and the only one who Christ is doing that through is the priest.

Not to mention, EMHC are highly overused any ways.[/quote]

As much as I agree with the fact that EMHCs are overused, I disagree with the idea that you shouldn't kneel to receive from an EMHC just because they aren't a Priest. You kneel out of reverence to Christ present in the Eucharist, you're not kneeling out of reverence to the priest. Christ is present in the Eucharist no matter if it's a Bishop, Priest, Deacon, or EMHC distributing. Reverence is to be given regardless of who is administering the Eucharist.

[Brother Adam]

It just seems inappropriate to me to kneel when receiving from someone other than a priest, or deacon. But that's my humble opinion.

[StColette]

[quote name='Brother Adam' post='1887737' date='Jun 10 2009, 11:39 AM']It just seems inappropriate to me to kneel when receiving from someone other than a priest, or deacon. But that's my humble opinion.[/quote]

It probably comes back to the stigma against EMHCs. I don't like the use of EMHCs when it is not necessary, but even if they are used it doesn't make the Eucharist any less than the Eucharist whether it's coming from the hands of a priest or the hands of an EMHC. It may seem inappropriate because well the EMHC doesn't have holy orders, but we should remember that we aren't kneeling to honor the priest or deacon we kneel to honor and be reverent to the Eucharist.

[Lounge Daddy]

[quote name='mcts' post='1885142' date='Jun 6 2009, 10:21 PM']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?[/quote]

A) Hands on the chest is a signal to the priest that you do not wish to receive communion at all. So the priest gives a blessing instead.

B) Folded hands signals hat you wish to receive on the tongue.

C) Hands fumbling about the nose, with finger in nostril signals a total lack of proper public protocol in a place of worship. Avoid "C" always.

[The Bus Station]

[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]

me too.