[Trapped Behind Enemy Lines]

I have never understood the issue with the sign of peace. And I have never understood why some object to receiving Holy Communion in the hand.

[Jeff Chandler]

Did you read the article?

[mc5cents]

And I have never understood why some object to receiving Holy Communion in the hand.

Nor have I.

Matthew Chap. 26, "While they were eating, Jesus took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and giving it to his disciples said, “Take and eat; this is my body.”

Take and eat, he did not put it into their mouth individually, at least the text does not suggest that.

[oh8eleven]

I've never understood how the Church covered up the pedophile priest problem.
I've never understood why the Church thinks the US has no sovereignty and it's the American taxpayers' responsiblity to take care of millions of illegal aliens.

[kidd]

I have never understood why some object to receiving Holy Communion in the hand.

If done properly, in the hand is the correct method. But it is so ripe for abuse that, in practice, it is better to administer it on the tongue.

To be done correctly, one must have clean hands, form a cup with the hands so the the Host isn't dropped, and one must consume the Host in front of the minister of the Eucharist.

This is the body of Christ, and should be treated with the respect He deserves.