[wideawake]

The disrespect is engendered by communion in the hand.

The concept of handling the Eucharist like some kind of object creates an atmosphere of prosaicness which leads to disrespect.

This is not about hoops or rules: it is about pastors setting a poor example.

[SuziQ]

I remember seeing people receive Communion on the tongue, when it was the only way to do it, when I was growing up. There were still people who didn't receive in a prayerful manner, or who looked nothing but bored, after they'd turned away from the Communion Rail.

On the other hand, I see people sometimes receive on the tongue, and they seem to be nothing if not awed by their being able to receive Jesus directly into their bodies and their hearts.

It's not about the manner of reception, it's about the attitude of the receiver.