IXpenguin21 Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 We are loosing people here in our diocese, we just lost 5 more seminarians and we have a total of 9 left. what about the other calls for vocation? there needs to be the same abundance of holy families as there needs to be holy orders, and neither are being filled... and you can't have priests w/o them having a family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleflower+JMJ Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 IXpenguin21, yoru rigth to an extent but after that no. we're talking about the eucharist here. not a retreat, or anything. Jesus Christ.present. it is not to be taken lightly nor are we to just hope that everything is "okay" when its not. it is a sin to be in the state of mortal sin while recieving the holy communion. im sorry but we have to protect and defend the blessed sacrament of all costs. we should not ride on ppls ignorance but our recognization of the how important it is to push our actions to ensure our Lord is not being abused. at all. why? cuz its our duty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musturde Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 (edited) Only us Americans receive it by hand... Rome really shouldn't allow it... Yeah I know I'm gunna get a comeback to this but think about it, what's worse? Having your privalige to receive God's gift by hand taken away and stopping the improper use of the Eucharist or keeping the right to recieve it in your hands but have people steal the Eucharist, drop it, or do something else with it. Edited December 8, 2003 by musturde Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 Only us Americans receive it by hand... Rome really shouldn't allow it... Yeah I know I'm gunna get a comeback to this but think about it, what's worse? Having your privalige to receive God's gift by hand taken away and stopping the improper use of the Eucharist or keeping the right to recieve it in your hands but have people steal the Eucharist, drop it, or do something else with it. I'd love to know what people do with Hosts when they don't consume them. I know some are Satanists, but what about others? I mean, what would those other people want with a Communion Host? Since they have no respect or reverence for Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, what use would they have for it anyway? C'mon now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleflower+JMJ Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 not too long ago couple of parishes went into alert stage when after mass they found a host under a pew. and then another was found outside on the church yard (or in the parkinglot), just there. we were all in shock that such a thing happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norseman82 Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 (edited) Only us Americans receive it by hand... Rome really shouldn't allow it... Yeah I know I'm gunna get a comeback to this but think about it, what's worse? Having your privalige to receive God's gift by hand taken away and stopping the improper use of the Eucharist or keeping the right to recieve it in your hands but have people steal the Eucharist, drop it, or do something else with it. I wonder if that will cause an increase in the number of altar boys? One of the major duties of altar boys when I grew up was holding the paten under the recipient's chin to catch a falling Body. (I guess I'm showing my age by referring to them as altar boys as well as the paten !!) Edited December 8, 2003 by Norseman82 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IXpenguin21 Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 thats not true, because i've recieved communion in other countries (canada, the czheck repuplic, poland, and italy) and people recieved w/ their hands. i've been to Papal Mass where people recieved w/ the hand... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
God Conquers Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 Ya, it's not just a NAmerican thing. And it shouldn't be revoked. Although we have a duty to defend Christ when possible, I sincerely believe that he can look after himself. He asked the apostles on Gethsemene to put away their swords. We have to hope that Christ is acting in these people's lives even though they abuse Him (intentionally or not) It is due to a lack of catechesis, and not the practice of receiveing in the hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleflower+JMJ Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 there are martyrs and saints who have died to defend the holy eucharist. are we not called to do the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmjtina Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 I will defend the Eucharist at all costs. ALL COSTS. If your friend was being abused and insulted would you just stand by? Christ died for his friends. I'll do the same if i must to defend the Eucharist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pontifex Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 any priest who would notice such an act and do nothing is potentially in grave sin. There is no excuse for that at all. I have no problem with receiving in the hand if it is done with reverence, and people are truly making a throne with their hands to receive. I did receive on the tongue prior to ordination and it is the way I would prefer it, but I don't think it is wrong. But the two things are totally different. Personally, when I have an assembly that I know has non-Catholics I make an announcement before I begin to distribute. "For our brothers and sisters that are here and are not Catholic, if you still would like to come up in the the procession, please cross your arms acrossed your chest, and I will give you a blessing instead." It works and it takes like 10 secs. geesh. My brothers, I apologize for them. I love you all. Keep the faith. Pontifex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
God Conquers Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 Yes, but when appropriate. I think going over to someone after mass if you notice them doing something is appropriate, but jumping out of your pew and slaying them in the middle of communion may not be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleflower+JMJ Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 Yes, but when appropriate. I think going over to someone after mass if you notice them doing something is appropriate, but jumping out of your pew and slaying them in the middle of communion may not be. i dont know. each incident is different. but i do know if someone takes off running, im going after them. whatever it takes. -_- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmjtina Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 really? I guess i should rule that out then...... but i do know if someone takes off running, im going after them. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
God Conquers Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 I admire your zeal and courage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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