Ash Wednesday Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 (edited) As we are somewhere between 60 and 70 percent water, after about 10-15 minutes, saliva generally takes care of the matter, chewing or not -- at least to the extent that we should trouble ourselves significantly over it. I had a couple of books on scrupulosity and there were certain questions about particles and whatnot and the priest advised the concerned person to leave their concerns for the fragments to the Angels. I just let the wafer soften in my mouth and I then swallow it. My mother had told me to let it dissolve on my tongue until you could swallow it -- I guess she probably learned that from the "old school" how she grew up. So I do the same thing as it puts me in a reverent frame of mind, though I do know that it's not "bad" if you chew. I read somewhere in a Eucharistic devotional that for about 15 minutes after consumption as the host is still being absorbed and digested it is ideal to just reflect on and experience communion with the Lord. I don't recall the story, but I think of the priest saint that had the altar boys follow the parishioner out of the chapel with candles, as the parishioner left immediately after receiving, because the Lord was still present in him. So as is I will not bolt for the coffee and doughnut hall after communion -- it's just something I think about as a matter of reverence, and I've heard that one should wait for the priest to leave the altar at the conclusion of mass out of respect for the Blessed Sacrament. Generally by the time you have taken communion, gone to your seat, and they've had announcements, final blessing, hymn, those few minutes are up. But anyway, swishing, no -- never heard of that nor is it necessary. But I suppose if it eases any concerns then I can understand someone's wishes to do so. [quote name='hot stuff' post='1307959' date='Jul 1 2007, 02:31 PM']I only do that with latin water[/quote] .... hot stuff for the win! Edited July 2, 2007 by Ash Wednesday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StColette Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 everytime I see the title of this thread I can't help but giggle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Wednesday Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 To be honest the terminology makes me think of someone who is "swishy" -- as in a really swishy man who is limp in the wrist and light in the loafers.. if you know what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 It reminds me of fluoride treatments we had in school (don't ask) that we loathed. It was referred to as "Swish and spit." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollingcatholic Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 [quote name='homeschoolmom' post='1309211' date='Jul 2 2007, 09:26 AM']It reminds me of fluoride treatments we had in school (don't ask) that we loathed. It was referred to as "Swish and spit."[/quote] OK...I have to ask... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcePrincessKRS Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 [quote name='Ash Wednesday' post='1309151' date='Jul 2 2007, 08:12 AM']As we are somewhere between 60 and 70 percent water, after about 10-15 minutes, saliva generally takes care of the matter, chewing or not -- at least to the extent that we should trouble ourselves significantly over it. I had a couple of books on scrupulosity and there were certain questions about particles and whatnot and the priest advised the concerned person to leave their concerns for the fragments to the Angels. I just let the wafer soften in my mouth and I then swallow it. My mother had told me to let it dissolve on my tongue until you could swallow it -- I guess she probably learned that from the "old school" how she grew up. So I do the same thing as it puts me in a reverent frame of mind, though I do know that it's not "bad" if you chew. I read somewhere in a Eucharistic devotional that for about 15 minutes after consumption as the host is still being absorbed and digested it is ideal to just reflect on and experience communion with the Lord. I don't recall the story, but I think of the priest saint that had the altar boys follow the parishioner out of the chapel with candles, as the parishioner left immediately after receiving, because the Lord was still present in him. So as is I will not bolt for the coffee and doughnut hall after communion -- it's just something I think about as a matter of reverence, and I've heard that one should wait for the priest to leave the altar at the conclusion of mass out of respect for the Blessed Sacrament. Generally by the time you have taken communion, gone to your seat, and they've had announcements, final blessing, hymn, those few minutes are up. But anyway, swishing, no -- never heard of that nor is it necessary. But I suppose if it eases any concerns then I can understand someone's wishes to do so.[/quote] I was going to say something but you pretty much summed up every point I was going to make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archaeology cat Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 [quote name='homeschoolmom' post='1309211' date='Jul 2 2007, 02:26 PM']It reminds me of fluoride treatments we had in school (don't ask) that we loathed. It was referred to as "Swish and spit."[/quote] We totally had those, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StColette Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 [quote name='homeschoolmom' post='1309211' date='Jul 2 2007, 08:26 AM']It reminds me of fluoride treatments we had in school (don't ask) that we loathed. It was referred to as "Swish and spit."[/quote] sounds scary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatholicCid Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 (edited) And I thought I was the only odd person to do this... I usually just try and make sure I drink water after Mass before I eat anything else. It's my one ocd-ish quirk. Edited July 2, 2007 by CatholicCid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apotheoun Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 I do not "swish and swallow" a small amount of water after communion; instead, I consume some of the antidoron before leaving the Church. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resurrexi Posted July 2, 2007 Author Share Posted July 2, 2007 [quote name='Apotheoun' post='1309417' date='Jul 2 2007, 12:30 PM']I do not "swish and swallow" a small amount of water after communion; instead, I consume some of the antidoron before leaving the Church.[/quote] I must say the antidoron is some of the best bread I've ever had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apotheoun Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 The antidoron is taken from the same loaf (i.e., the prosphora) as the Lamb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resurrexi Posted July 2, 2007 Author Share Posted July 2, 2007 [quote name='Apotheoun' post='1309455' date='Jul 2 2007, 12:55 PM']The antidoron is taken from the same loaf (i.e., the prosphora) as the Lamb.[/quote] Yep... but when I receive the Sacred Body and Blood of Our Lord, I'm not thinking about what the species taste like, but about Whom I am receiving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apotheoun Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Excellent focus. That said, there is nothing wrong with noticing the taste of the Eucharist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toledo_jesus Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 I have a feeling that God has suffered more hurt than having seven or eight of His molecules accidentally spewed out into the air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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