[B Knotts]

The indult permitting reception of Holy Communion in the hand needs to be revoked ASAP.

The problem is that the Ordinary Form is designed for reception in the hand, due to the need for the communicant to respond “Amen.” This makes it slightly awkward to receive in the normal way.

Another reason to just return to the Traditional Mass.

[La Lydia]

Yup, yup and yup.

[353FMG]

“...Holy Communion in the hand needs to be revoked ASAP.”

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Amen. And communion under both species for the faithful is not necessary. The Church didn’t do it for centuries until after Vatican II.

[SuziQ]

If someone is inclined to do this, they could do the same thing if they received on the tongue. They'd just take part of the host out of their mouth, on the way back to the pew.

I discussed the lax attitude about reception of the Body and Blood of Jesus in my 9th Grade Confirmation Class a couple of weeks ago. I recounted what I'd seen done by some Communicants, as an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist, and told the kids I hoped I never saw any of them disrespecting Jesus in such a manner. Jesus instituted the Sacrament for us, and it was the most awesome physical gift He left to us, through His Disciples.

[redhead]

"The indult permitting reception of Holy Communion in the hand needs to be revoked ASAP."

Yep. In the Byzantine Rite, we receive from a spoon, with our hands crossed over our hearts. Then we kiss the chalice before departing to our places.

[annalex]

I approach for Communion with the palms of my hands together, which gives the Minister sufficient clue that I intend to receive on the tongue. I respond Amen and open my mouth. Works every time.