I wanted to ask that very question to an annoyed, sneering priest as I attempted to receive communion on the tongue.
I do not touch the body of Christ with my hands. I am beyond unworthy and will not do so.
In the Maronite (Eastern) Catholic Church, communion is by intinction and on the tongue. There is no communion in the hand, nor are there an Extraordinary Ministers of Communion. It is distributed by a priest and deacon. One visitor a while back refused to take communion on the tongue and never returned. Guess for some folks, it's a power issue. She was a seasoned senior. There are several Maronite Churches in MA, You might enjoy attending a Divine Liturgy at one of them. It is very reverent.
I wanted to ask that very question to an annoyed, sneering priest as I attempted to receive communion on the tongue.
That is unacceptable by any standard...report such a priest immediately to the diocesan bishop...