DiscerningCatholic Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Because flesh gets stuck in your teeth sometimes at mass. Cannibalism is so hard. He got stuck under my retainer (one of those ones that sticks to the roof of your mouth and pops out) once... :ohno: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Because flesh gets stuck in your teeth sometimes at mass. Cannibalism is so hard. I try to eat with my front teeth when receiving the Eucharist in order to avoid that. This is one reason that those cranky old timers and traddies are not completely out to lunch when they recommend not chewing. :hehe: I have avoided that issue by not using my teeth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmenchristi Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 I try to eat with my front teeth when receiving the Eucharist in order to avoid that. You guys CHEW the Eucharist? I used to do that, but couldn't stand walking around with pieces of Jesus in my teeth. Then I learned that pre-V2 people didn't chew but just swallowed. Ok so it's true I was taught that you are supposed to chew because the Eucharist is true food. But still.. So here is the trick. As soon as you receive communion, flip the host over in your mouth ( that way the part that touches your palate is moist and it doesn't stick) then wait a few seconds and it will be soft enough to swallow without chewing. And voila, no more Jesus pieces in your teeth. See what 28 years of Catholicism have taught me ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 You guys CHEW the Eucharist? I used to do that, but couldn't stand walking around with pieces of Jesus in my teeth. Then I learned that pre-V2 people didn't chew but just swallowed. Ok so it's true I was taught that you are supposed to chew because the Eucharist is true food. But still.. So here is the trick. As soon as you receive communion, flip the host over in your mouth ( that way the part that touches your palate is moist and it doesn't stick) then wait a few seconds and it will be soft enough to swallow without chewing. And voila, no more Jesus pieces in your teeth. See what 28 years of Catholicism have taught me ;) Couldn't you technically just break it up with your tongue by putting it on the roof of your mouth and then applying pressure, that way it would be easier to swallow? In my parish we don't usually use the tiny broken up pieces, we use the smaller round pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i<3franciscans Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 All the good Catholic guys end up becoming priests or monks. Not a problem for me personally, but heck, I know that there are ladies out there suffering from this. We refer to such guys as Father What-a-waste up here. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 (edited) We refer to such guys as Father What-a-waste up here. :P You have it all wrong, I'm afraid. A Priest when I visited the Seminary said that his motto was "God gets the best and the chicks get the rest." Edited January 12, 2013 by FuturePriest387 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Couldn't you technically just break it up with your tongue by putting it on the roof of your mouth and then applying pressure, that way it would be easier to swallow? In my parish we don't usually use the tiny broken up pieces, we use the smaller round pieces. I have noticed that one of our priests uses the broken up pieces for those who receive on the tongue and gives round ones to those who receive in the hand. (We sit in the front pew, so I notice from time to time...) I don't like that, though. I'm trying to figure out what his reasoning for doing this is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I have noticed that one of our priests uses the broken up pieces for those who receive on the tongue and gives round ones to those who receive in the hand. (We sit in the front pew, so I notice from time to time...) I don't like that, though. I'm trying to figure out what his reasoning for doing this is... It would actually make more sense to do it the other way around, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 It would actually make more sense to do it the other way around, I think. I know, right? The broken up pieces are fairly large, too. Like trying to consume a whole Dorito in one bite. Ouch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 It is possible that the broken pieces are more likely to leave particles behind. That tends to be true in my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 It is possible that the broken pieces are more likely to leave particles behind. That tends to be true in my experience. Oh, yeah... that makes sense. I wish they would take the time to break them down into their smallest triangular pieces though. (They often leave two together....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I know, right? The broken up pieces are fairly large, too. Like trying to consume a whole Dorito in one bite. Ouch. I know I'm a terrible person for saying this, but that doesn't sound too bad. I know it's the Eucharist, but I love bread and I think the wafers are absolutely delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4588686 Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 You guys CHEW the Eucharist? I used to do that, but couldn't stand walking around with pieces of Jesus in my teeth. Because being Catholic would make this a serious issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Because being Catholic would make this a serious issue. It is if you acquire large quantities of spittle quickly and accidentally spit out some of Jesus while you are chatting with someone after Mass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groo the Wanderer Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 hush child Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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