The Neverending Story (The Christian Chronicles)

AP ^ | 3/24/01

[drstevej]

***I always thought confession would go a lot quicker (especially when they have these massive evening events prior to Easter and Christmas) if we could just tell the priest, "1, 4, 6, and 7." ;-) ***

Must have been some interesting "massive evening events prior to Easter and Christmas" if you committed 1, 4, 6, and 7 !!!

Sounds like Christmas and Easter at the Kennedy compound!

[SoothingDave]

As this particular Mass, attendance was so great that the parish priest was assisted by a retired priest; when it came my turn, he administered the sacrament rather than merely a blessing. I would never seek to receive a sacrament to which I'm not entitled. Is there an accepted protocol for such situations?

I'm hoping that doesn't mean he shoved the host into your mouth!

Standard practice is to cross your arms, with your right palm on your left breast and vice versa. In this way your hands are not out in front like you wish to receive. This gesture should be recognized.

SD

[Mr. Lucky]

I followed the standard practice. I think the old gentleman was easily confused, but he placed the host in my mouth. I was caught off guard, but knowing it to be the true body of Christ, I wasn't about to spit it out.

[al_c]

There are times, though rarely, when the parish priest may administer to non-Catholics as well. I don't understand the protocol completely, but I have seen it done once (at my wedding) and the priest that took me through RCIA mentioned it as well.

[SoothingDave]

OK. Then I wouldn't worry about it. You did what you were supposed to do.

SD

[SoothingDave]

There are times, though rarely, when the parish priest may administer to non-Catholics as well.

Only if they share our faith in the sacraments and are at the point of death and unable to be present with their own clergy.

Sharing at a wedding happens and it is softhearted, but it is still wrong.

SD

[Mr. Lucky]

My wife suggested that, from my looks, the priest could have assumed he was administering the Last Rites.

[al_c]

Sharing at a wedding happens and it is softhearted, but it is still wrong.

I agree.

[al_c]

LOL!!!!!!

[OLD REGGIE]

Respond to the charges they make. Don't bring people's children into the equation. It's totally uncalled for. We are to turn the other cheek. It can be difficult and I'm far from perfect.

Good for you Dave. Would you be surprised if I said I didn't completely agree with you?

If you fire at me I don't turn the other cheek, I fire back at you, not your family. I expect the same from you. In fact it wouldn't be the same with a "PassiveDave". ;-)

As for AAABEST, I don't know this person but I do recognize a cheap shot artist when I see one in action.

[al_c]

Just one more statement about the Passion of Christ movie and I'll stop (sorry, Dave) ...

My dad has always been the Easter and Christmas type of church-goer. Only recently has he been attending regularly and has even become more involved. He and my mom went to see the movie the other day. He was deeply moved and humbled. Mom said he couldn't even sleep that night. They are now praying together (an amazing feat), dad is starting to reach out to those in need more (moved to tears and action over an older couple ...wife has cancer, husband unemployed, insurance has run out), and he really seems to be finally heading in the right direction. Now, I know that the Lord is answering my ages long prayers (and mom's) about this and He would find a way to do so even without the movie. But He used it to reach my dad and it's making profound changes in him.

That's all I've got to say on the matter ... except for "Praise God!!!"

[OLD REGGIE]

I always thought confession would go a lot quicker (especially when they have these massive evening events prior to Easter and Christmas) if we could just tell the priest, "1, 4, 6, and 7." ;-)

It wasn't greatly different than that when I was a kid. A few memorized "forgive me Father...." and a scripted penance. 30-45 seconds at the most.

[SoothingDave]

Your mom and dad are not Catholic either, right?

I will probably break my rule when I see the movie, but only for that eyewitness report.

SD

[SoothingDave]

It wasn't greatly different than that when I was a kid. A few memorized "forgive me Father...." and a scripted penance. 30-45 seconds at the most.

Were you still at this rote level as an adult, I would worry.

SD

[OLD REGGIE]

Were you still at this rote level as an adult, I would worry.

By the time I was an adult I had dispensed with the charade.

[PayNoAttentionManBehindCurtain]

I will probably break my rule

Well now who who would of expected THAT from you?

BigMack

[al_c]

Your mom and dad are not Catholic either, right?

Not yet. ;o)

Seriously, though ... no, they are not. Mom has always been a faithful Christian. She was raised that way. Dad pretty much raised himself. Mom heard about a book called, I think, Guide to the Passion. It's published by a Catholic book company. She enjoyed the book so much she bought more copies for friends and family. Seeing that it impressed her, I can't wait to read it.

[Quester]

I am happy to hear of your good news.

Despite the controversy over the movie, it certainly seems to be awakening many to a new level of commitment to Christ.

For such as this, ... it cannot be faulted.

[malakhi]

I can't deal with post numbers this low. Wake me when we get to five digits?

LOL, I'll try to remember to ping you!

[OLD REGGIE]

Despite the controversy over the movie, it certainly seems to be awakening many to a new level of commitment to Christ.

It remains to be seen. There was a dramatic rise of "awakening" and Church attendance right after 9/11. Within months the impact had faded away.

We'll know how much real impact this movie has had in a year or so.