[sitetest]

Dear sinkspur,

"What sort of catechesis would you devise..."

Well, I'm not a theologian, and I also would disagree with the change. But if I were a theologian called upon to defend it, I'd simply say that though there is nothing doctrinally wrong with the practice, it is a matter of discipline, and thus mostly susceptible to arguments from prudence.

I'd continue that in the years since the practice was introduced, it hasn't substantially increased reverence for the Blessed Sacrament, or effected any other desired outcome, but in many cases has led to abuses.

I'd then remind folks that in matters of discipline, not just matters of faith and morals, we are bound by the instructions of our sacred pastors, and that's that.


sitetst

[sinkspur]

I'd then remind folks that in matters of discipline, not just matters of faith and morals, we are bound by the instructions of our sacred pastors, and that's that.

Yeah. That's about all I could come up with. Do it 'cause I say so.

Also, what "abuses" have there been to communion in the hand? Most people who receive in the hand are just as "reverent" as those who stick out their tongues. Plus, communion on the tongue is much less sanitary for all involved.