It seems to me that anyone who truly believes in the Real Presence would long for His nourishment, namely, receiving the Sacrament of Holy Communion (Eucharist).
Therefore if they opt to watch Mass on television I have to assume those people have a legitimate reason and have satisfied their Catholic obligations.
I can only speak for myself, but those times I did not receive Communion (sick; other extenuating circumstances) there still is an emptiness inside that is hard to describe. But it is there.
Same here.
| My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen. |