[radiohead]

The worst though is when they grab the Host out of the priest's hand.

I know things have changed, but even this lapsed Catholic is shocked that people touch the Host. {{{shudder}}}

[NYer]

I know things have changed, but even this lapsed Catholic is shocked that people touch the Host.

Worse yet, is that many Catholics no longer believe in the Real Presence.

Have you been away a long time?

[Claud]

I know things have changed, but even this lapsed Catholic is shocked that people touch the Host. {{{shudder}}}

God bless you, my good radiohead, for that remnant of good old-fashioned catechesis and piety of the sort that has perished lo these 40 years.

[Bigg Red]

even this lapsed Catholic is shocked that people touch the Host

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It bothers me each time I receive. And I will not chew the Host, no matter what they say.

[FatherofFive]

I don't understand the psychological resistance of some to 'Take this and eat, for this is My Body' I view the receiving in the hand - taking - and eating the real body of our Lord as following his command.

How is this not reverent obedience to His command?