HushTX is a traditional, conservative, deeply believing Anglican brother who has voiced this issue he is facing
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Before I was received into the Church, I learned about the “Communion of Desire” from our priest, and it became very important to me...so now, when I’m unable to be at mass, I read the liturgy, pray, and sit quietly in the communion of desire, and am aware of the union with Christ that He makes possible during those wordless moments...the Eucharist is still paramount, just helps me through the times I can’t be there to receive the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity.
may help ==> HushTX, will this help?
It certainly does. It doesn’t do much to alleviate my frustration at the conundrum, but it is comforting to know that I am not alone in my difficult position. I wish I could honestly say that I maintain daily prayer and regularly read the liturgy. I wish I could honestly say that I even do that on a weekly basis. But I certainly do try to keep the discipline, and this is an excellent way to manage the problem.
When I go to Basic Training, I may find myself unable to take Communion at Mass, depending on which services are provided. The same will be true during deployments. I WILL have my BCP with me and WILL be maintaining daily prayers. I think reading the text for the Eucharistic Mass will go a long way toward alleviating some of the burden of not being able to actually take the Eucharist.
I’ll still attend Roman Rite Mass, when it is offered, even if I won’t be welcome to take the Eucharist. Something is better than nothing.