daugher-of-Mary Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 [quote]All the more apalling when a lot of people deny themselves of this right when it is so available to them. [/quote] Receiving the Body and Blood of Christ is not a right...it is an incredible GIFT! Sorry...I just felt the need to clarify. The rainbow sash people have me up in arms about defending Our Lord on the Altar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelofJesus Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 [quote name='daugher-of-Mary' date='Nov 23 2004, 04:10 PM'] Receiving the Body and Blood of Christ is not a right...it is an incredible GIFT! Sorry...I just felt the need to clarify. The rainbow sash people have me up in arms about defending Our Lord on the Altar. [/quote] I knew somebody was going to catch me on that. "Right" meaning that one has taken their first communion. Sacramental rite of passage to be exact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcePrincessKRS Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 Lately I've been "skipping" receiving the Eucharist because since I'm pregnant I start to feel dizzy during Mass and I alway keep a bottle of water and a snack (generally a granola bar) with me and end up eating or drinking a little during Mass so I don't pass out or something and I feel like if I go up and receive I'll cause scandal to the people around me. Because of Adrienne we usually sit in the back, so not many people would see me, and I know that because of pregnancy-health issues I'm technically not bound to fast... but even so, I'm not comfortable with the idea that I'm probably scandalizing someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theoketos Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 [quote name='Duc_In_Altum' date='Nov 23 2004, 01:09 PM'] Hey, don't sweat it. Nothing sinful about not receiving - especially for a weekday liturgy. You should use this as an opportunity to grow in greater appreciation of the Eucharist. Subtraction is a great way to grow in love for things we dont appreciate as much as we should. I say congrats! - i know it wasn't your original intention but you should know that either way, the liturgy is still a mass. God comes to us through the liturgy of the word also. It's a lot better that you noticed what you did and are obedient, than to receive anyway. Mortal sin aint dope. namuste, -Joe [/quote] Joe you grow in wisdom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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