1st Priestly Blessing

[Ron_in_minden]

Not sure if this was right (I’m going with right) or wrong, but this Christmas Mass my wife joined me in the Communion line and recieved a blessing from our priest for the first time in her life.
Thanking God for my wife, and Fr. Mark.

 

[JGMendes4049]

Not sure if this was right (I’m going with right) or wrong, but this Christmas Mass my wife joined me in the Communion line and recieved a blessing from our priest for the first time in her life.
Thanking God for my wife, and Fr. Mark.

In the Liturgy and Sacraments forum, there is a sticky with a letter from the CDWDS about blessings in lieu of Holy Communion.

 

[thistle]

Not sure if this was right (I’m going with right) or wrong, but this Christmas Mass my wife joined me in the Communion line and recieved a blessing from our priest for the first time in her life.
Thanking God for my wife, and Fr. Mark.

Non-Catholics and Catholics in a state of mortal sin are NOT permitted to go up for blessings. The Communion line is only for those who are to receive Communion.
See the link in the other post.

 

[alwayslooking]

Non-Catholics and Catholics in a state of mortal sin are NOT permitted to go up for blessings. The Communion line is only for those who are to receive Communion.
See the link in the other post.

Was this always the case? I remember in my grade school days (1990-2000) my non-Catholic school mates had to get in line and cross their arms for a blessing.

Note that school mass was always in the OF with communion taken standing.

 

[thistle]

Was this always the case? I remember in my grade school days (1990-2000) my non-Catholic school mates had to get in line and cross their arms for a blessing.

Note that school mass was always in the OF with communion taken standing.

I don’t know.

 

[PrayRosary]

Non-Catholics and Catholics in a state of mortal sin are NOT permitted to go up for blessings. The Communion line is only for those who are to receive Communion.
See the link in the other post.

Wrong.

 

[YoungTradCath]

Wrong.

Lol. I ask, why is the communion line called the communion line if it is intended for something else? If it was intended for something else, then following that, couldn’t we readily switch the Gloria and the, say, Sanctus for example?

 

[thistle]

Wrong.

Explain what is wrong and why and what documents you have to support your assertion.

Another poster has already given you the instructions from the CDWDS to support the fact you are not permitted to go up for a blessing.

Now show us your document!

 

[Filii_Dei]

Not sure if this was right (I’m going with right) or wrong, but this Christmas Mass my wife joined me in the Communion line and recieved a blessing from our priest for the first time in her life.
Thanking God for my wife, and Fr. Mark.

I am sure that you are elated at this momentous event. I hope that this blessing has inspired both of you to grow closer to God in the joyous occasion that is our Holy Mass.

For future note, however, do read the thread that our fellow forum users are stressing upon.

Basically, there is really no need for your wife to go up for a blessing, as a blessing will be imparted to all present at the mass at the conclusion of the liturgy, and the communion line should be reserved simply for the reception of communion. Nonetheless, I am glad to hear of how it has inspired you, though I am sorry to say that it is unnecessary and in fact discouraged.

I pray that you and your wife may continue to live in a holy and loving relationship.

 

[ByzCath08]

As someone posted, there is a document from the Vatican on the fact that one is not to go forward to receive a blessing at communion. However, the actions of that one priest might just be the working of the holy spirit in getting your wife to make the leap and jump into the Church with both feet. I’m sure it was a beautiful moment for you.

Christ is Born! Glorify him!