In this he shows a great fear, and since the hand that is stretched out holds a higher rank, it is the one that is extended for receiving the body of the King, and the other hand bears and brings its sister hand, while not thinking that it is playing the role of a servant, as it is equal with it in honour, on account of the bread of the King, which is also borne by it. A passage from St. Cyril of Jerusalem is used to persuade Catholics that Communion in the hand is an ancient practice legitimately restored after Vatican II. I have celebrated Mass in places where there is no Communion in the hand and yet have observed some people approach the Eucharist in a slovenly and distracted manner with nary a trace of reverence in sight. 95% of parishes shrinking, seminaries empty, young people disengaged: it will happen in Africa and Asia too when the culture of the secular West overwhelms the Third World. Copyright PrayTellBlog.com The problem of lack of reverence stems not from the manner of receiving Communion but from the lack of faith, awe, and gratitude before this great mystery. The communicant may choose whether to receive the Body of Christ in the hand or on the tongue. 284-287 is to be followed.. For tell me, if any one gave you grains of gold, would you not hold them with all carefulness, being on your guard against losing any of them, and suffering loss? [19] This list is by no means exhaustive, and it would be tedious to cite all of these references as a catalog, but let us turn to a few of them to see what the Fathers have to say about the meaning of this practice. If one is right handed the left hand should rest upon the right. "You're talking to someone who has only owned a smartphone for a yearI resisted," he said. Christ himself at the Last Supper pleaded with his Father: "Holy Father, keep them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one just as we are as you, Father, are in me and I in you, that they also may be in us" (John 17:11, 21).Baptism has joined us to Christ and to one another as the vine and its branches. [4] Cyril of Alexandria, Commentary on John 6.1 and 12.1. Per The Baltimore Catechism: Middle Africa, 3 February 1970 That said, there are dimensions to this discussion that I think are both valuable and havent been given much screen time overall. Pope Benedict XVI 1927-2022 tribute page and access to resources here. If you are the body and members of Christ, then it is your sacrament that is placed on the table of the Lord; it is your sacrament that you receive. Can you direct me to where you obtained this list? The Holy See has made it abundantly clear that both manners of reception of Communion - on the tongue and in the hand - are permitted, that Communion should be received reverently, and that the manner of reception should not become an occasion of division in the church. Communion on the tongue is recommended and considered the most consonant way to receive the Eucharist, while Communion on the hand is permitted, provided that certain precautions are observed, such as checking to see if any fragments of the Host remain on the palm of the hand. This is more a question of moral theology than of liturgy. Instead of receiving in my hand, thinking "the other way is better," and quickly gobbling up the Eucharist, I took the "popular way," as a gift: I put my left hand on top of my right . [9] Theodore of Mopsuestia, Catechetical Homilies 6. Whether to receive Communion in the hand or on the tongue are liturgical disciplines, not dogmas. in Eph 3, trans. It is still the practice of millions of committed Latin-rite Catholics all over the world and of many Eastern Churches who administer the Eucharist under both species on the tongue. But whatever the case, it is the Pope who decides to authorize it for countries, and it is indisputable that he did so. So whats missing? However, he should not refuse to administer Communion to those faithful desirous of availing themselves of a legitimate authorization. These guidelines replace the guidelines approved by the Administrative Committee of the NCCB in November 1986. Some may choose to receive the Lord on the tongue while others choose to receive in the hand. But we doyes, verily. This norm is supported by an Instruction by the Holy See regarding the Eucharist: "In distributing Holy Communion it is to be remembered that 'sacred ministers may not deny the sacraments to those who seek them in a reasonable manner, are rightly disposed, and are not prohibited by law from receiving them'(Code of Canon Law, can. Cyril of Jerusalem [c. 313-386], Catechetical Lectures, 23:21-22) Several more but no room here. When we move in procession, particularly the procession to receive the Body and Blood of Christ in Communion, we are a sign, a symbol of that pilgrim Church "on the way.". However, cases of a deplorable lack of respect towards the Eucharistic species have been reported, cases which are imputable not only to the individuals guilty of such behavior but also to the pastors of the church who have not been vigilant enough regarding the attitude of the faithful towards the Eucharist. Monaco, 31 October 1969 I guess my point is that regardless of our internal reverence (or lack thereof), the way we verbally and literally communicate our faith to others, especially our children, is still very important. If a priest has great personal difficulty due to deeply and sincerely held views regarding this practice, he can always petition the bishop for a personal exemption or a permission to not apply this permission to his parish. Phillip Schaff (Buffalo, NY: Christian Literature Publishing Co., 1889). Of note for the modern debate, both John Chrysostom and the Council of Constantinople in Trullo argue that human beings, made in the image of God and capable of communing with him, are more worthy to touch the Eucharist than vessels of gold and silver. For example, Augustine writes, Someone might say that the Eucharist should not be received daily. If Your Hand/Hands are Impeded . Maybe this is part of a grand conspiracy by . It preserves us from mortal sin by exciting us to greater fervor and strengthening us against temptation. Please remember that there is no "right" way to receive. Ever since the InstructionMemoriale Dominithree years ago, some of the conferences of bishops have been requesting the Apostolic See for the faculty to allow ministers distributing communion to place the eucharistic bread in the hand of the faithful. Jeffrey T. Wickes FotC 130 (Washington, DC: Catholic University of America Press, 2015). 915). And to demonstrate reverence and. Guidelines for Receiving Holy Communion. What if we were passionate about all that? The problem is a lack of intentionality across the board, starting with the laity. As I read above article, I didnt found name of my country India in the list of countries which have Indult for communion in hand. Does anyone have an explanation for why France, Germany, and the Low Countries were not quickly regularized once the opportunity was available? The host will then be laid in the palm of the left hand and then taken by the right hand to the mouth. There is a twofold purpose here: that none will find in the new rite anything disturbing to personal devotion toward the Eucharist; that this sacrament, the source, and cause of unity by its very nature, will not become an occasion of discord between members of the faithful. The Council of Saragossa, 380, excommunicated anyone who dared continue to receive Holy Communion in the hand. awr. Sacrilege is at an all-time high, yet use of the Sacrament of Confession is at an all-time low. 2023 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. St. Cyril of Jerusalem in 348 gave this instruction to his congregation:When you approach Holy Communion, make the left hand into a throne for the right, which will receive the King. It must be presumed that a priest has sufficient formation in moral principles so as to exclude an erroneous conscience in such matters. | Irondale, AL 35210 |. Care must also be taken that the communicants have clean hands and that their comportment is becoming and in keeping with the practices of the different peoples. [26] Augustine, Letter 54.3.4, trans. On this point, I will leave you with a beautiful exhortation from the Golden Tongue: Think of what you receive in your hand and never lift it to strike another and never disgrace with the sin of assault the hand that has been honored with so great a gift. As with all historical practices, one must examine the context and circumstances which are usually not repeatable.. 3. Take this from someone who receives in the hand sometimes, I would never do it if I thought it was enabling Lucifer to corrupt my soul. [27] John Chrysostom, Baptismal Instruction, 12.15-16, trans. II], As to the way to carry out the new rite: one possible model is the traditional usage, which expresses the ministerial functions, by having the priest or deacon place the host in the hand of the communicant. It should be noted that it is never permissible for a person to dip the host he or she has received into the chalice. These views are sometimes strongly held. Obviously, for better or worse, the NLM has an agenda. Come see, No wonder so many people there have given up on Christianity. The fire of mercy has become for us a living sacrifice A. When permitted, the choice as to the form of reception falls upon the communicant and not upon the priest. The way we communicate the Gospel message is almost as important as the Gospel itself. http://www.newliturgicalmovement.org/2014/03/truth-about-communion-in-hand-while.html#.Wpa2wdIUnGg. Whatever one thinks about the practice today and its reemergence after Vatican II, it is important that our conversation be grounded in an accurate picture of the history of this practice. For you believe, and correctly, that you are answerable if anything falls from there by neglect.[25]. Pakistan, 29 October 1976 Therefore, it is not licit to deny Holy Communion to any of Christ's faithful solely on the grounds, for example, that the person wishes to receive the Eucharist kneeling or standing" (Redemptionis Sacramentum, no. I am a daily witness at the Basilique du Sacr-Cur de Montmartre (Paris).. Never receive Holy Communion by extending only one hand. I make no judgment about who is guilty of this- I dont know most of the people by far and am in no position to judge. Featured Image: Rossano Gospels, Last Supper, 6th c.; Source: Wikimedia Commons, PD-Old-100. In North Africa (including Egypt) the practice is mentioned by Tertullian,[1] Cyprian,[2] Augustine,[3] Cyril of Alexandria,[4] and John Climacus. The showing of tooth and claw by some traditional-leaning Catholics is a scandal that discourages neighbors, and puts a very ugly face on the Body for others to view. Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and dean of theology at the Regina Apostolorum university. (or: Which Heresy Will You Give Up for Lent? All who are not receiving Holy Communion are encouraged to express in their hearts a prayerful desire for unity with the Lord Jesus and with one another. Im not aware of that limitation and would like to see proper documentation. June 29, 2021 | Scotland, 7 July 1977 It must also increase their faith in the sublime reality of the Lords body and blood, which they touch with their hand. The bishop, however, might sometimes deal with the religious priest through his superior in these matters. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCBs) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy. North Africa,October 15 1969 [11] Council of Constantinople in Trullo, canon 101. The Communion Procession is an action of the Body of Christ. From these documents, we can deduce the following points. SACRED CONGREGATION FOR THE DISCIPLINE OF THE SACRAMENTS, InstructionImmensae caritatis, on facilitating reception of Communion in certain circumstances, 29 January 1973: AAS 65 (1973) 264-271; Not 9 (1973) 157-164. cites vote tallies to defend a claim that a large majority (longe plurimos) of bishops not only oppose introducing Communion in the hand but consider it tum sensui tum spirituali cultui [] offensioni After stipulating the historical practice of Communion in the hand, Memoriale Domini: defends the development of discipline that led to Communion on the tongue Will you not then much more carefully keep watch, that not a crumb fall from youSt. The option offered to the faithful of receiving the Eucharistic bread in their hand and putting it into their own mouth must not turn out to be the occasion for regarding it as ordinary bread or as just another religious article. To be a pledge of everlasting life. 3. [16] Liturgical evidence from Rome is always sparser than one would like, but Eusebius preserves a mention of communion in the hand in a letter written from Dionysius of Alexandria to Sixtus I, bishop of Rome,[17] and in a letter of Cornelius, bishop of Rome. 7. We pray that these will lessen and finally disappear, in keeping with Christ's prayer for us "that they may all be one" (Jn 17:21). [25] Origen of Alexandria, homily in Ex. Most often when speaking of reverence, however, the Fathers emphasize two main things: 1) that every precaution should be taken lest the Eucharist fall to the ground and 2) that communicants should be from serious sin and quarrels with other Christians. The General Instruction of the Roman Missal takes this hymn very seriously, mandating that it should begin at the Communion of the priest and extend until the last person has received Communion. However, while this text is undoubtedly ancient evidence of the existence of Communion in the hand, it is, like many patristic texts, fraught with interpretative conundrums. Whatever procedure is adopted, care must be taken not to allow particles of the Eucharistic bread to fall or be scattered. Canada, 12 February 1970 IMHO no, contrary to what some real traddies may say. It is standard procedure so I wonder what the basis of this accusation is. Bishops who have been permitted to introduce the new rite of communion are asked to send a report to the congregation, six months hence, on the outcome. Q. Catechesis has been virtually non-existent or flat-out heretical for the last 50 years. http://www.kathpedia.com/index.php?title=Handkommunion. A Journal of the McGrath Institute for Church Life, by Elizabeth Klein This catechesis must succeed in excluding any suggestion that in the mind of the Church there is a lessening of faith in the Eucharistic presence and in excluding as well as any danger or hint of danger of profaning the Eucharist. I honestly get sick of it too. Pope Paul Vl calls attention to the purpose of the InstructionMemoriale Dominiof 29 May 1969, on retaining the traditional practice in use. For Catholics: As Catholics, we fully participate in the celebration of the Eucharist when we receive Holy Communion. Uruguay,October 15 1969 For some, however, the experience of the Communion Procession is far more prosaic, analogous perhaps to standing in line in the supermarket or at the motor vehicle bureau. One said: When [the practice was] introduced in the U.S. Cyril of Jerusalem was quoted make your hands a throne for the King, take and eat.Is anyone denying the quote?, Concerning Communion in the hand, please consult the Mystical Catechesis of St. Cyril of Jerusalem for a description of the practice around A.D. 345. When receiving in the hand, the communicant should be guided by the words of St. Cyril of Jerusalem . Instead this option must increase in them a consciousness of the dignity of the members of Christs Mystical Body, into which they are incorporated by baptism and by the grace of the Eucharist. Scandinavia,October 15 1969 . [22] Ephrem the Syrian, Hymns on Faith 10, trans. Bishops allowing introduction of the new way of receiving communion are requested to send to this Congregation after six months a report on the result of its concession.. Fire came down and consumed the sacrifices of Elijah Part 4. Now we feel our affluence threatened, and the Gospel gives no comfort on that front. Was changing the mode reception of Communion one of them? [13] In the far-flung regions of the empireGaul (modern-day France and Spain) we have the witness of Caesarius of Arles[14] and the council of Auxerre,[15] and in England, we have the Venerable Bede. We owe the Lord as much attention to detail. are on the side of Lucifer. October 13, 2022. W.R., Goa, India. [24] Trans. For whatever reason, reception on the hand does not appear to convey the same level of reverence in the public consciousness as reception on the tongue. 5. It is not appropriate to reach out with the fingers and take the host from the person distributing. Paul VI had a measure of it in 1974, and we hav emostly missed the wisdom of Evangelii Nuntiandi. St. Those who receive Communion may receive either in the hand or on the tongue, and the decision should be that of the individual receiving, not of the person distributing Communion. Another will say the opposite; he says, On the contrary, if the wound of sin and the attack of the disease is in fact so great that such medicines need to be postponed, one ought to be removed from the altar by the authority of the bishop in order to do penance, and one ought to be reconciled by the same authority. The life of Christ, the Holy Spirit, animates each of us individually, and all of us corporately and guides us together in our efforts to become one in Christ. The Pope grants that throughout the territory of your conference, each bishop may, according to his prudent judgment and conscience, authorize in his diocese the introduction of the new rite for giving communion. I am from India. What is the proper way of receiving Communion in the hand? If we follow the example of the Fathers, we will prioritize practices that prevent the dropping of the Eucharist and catechizing communicants not to receive in a state of mortal sin. 3. Your fire, O, Our Lord we have eaten in your offering We are the Body of Christ, moving forward to receive the Christ who makes us one with himself and with one another. [] It is not permitted for the faithful to take the consecrated Bread or the sacred chalice by themselves and, still less, to hand them on from one to another among themselves. A frequent reception of the Sacrament of Penance is encouraged for all. [6] In Syria (what we now call Turkey and surrounding regions) it is witnessed by Basil the Great,[7] John Chrysostom,[8] Theodore of Mopsuestia,[9] John Damascene[10] and the Council of Constantinople in Trullo (also called the Quinisext council).
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