2 hosts in 1 Sunday Mass

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Every Sunday, the day of our Lord, there are a number of Eucharist celebrations the whole day. If I attended the Mass, accepted a host (“body of Christ”), and attended another Mass on that same Sunday, then it’s ok to accept a host again, isn’t it?
 
Yes. You are OK to receive twice, but the second time must be in the context of a Mass.
 
The Code of Canon Law (No. 917) stipulates, “A person who has received the Most Holy Eucharist may receive it again on the same day only during the celebration of the Eucharist in which the person participates, with due regard for the prescription of Canon 921, 2.” Following this lead, Canon 921, 2 stipulates, “Even if they have received Communion in the same day, those who are in danger of death are strongly urged to receive again.” Succinctly, a person may receive Holy Communion twice a day.
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How Many Times a Day May One Receive Communion?
 
acadian said:
Yes. You are OK to receive twice, but the second time must be in the context of a Mass.
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Someone correct me if I am wrong, but I don’t think the canon states onlt a “second” reception of the Eucharist. It states that a person “can recieve a second time on the same day” with full participation in the mass.

There are possibilities of being present and recieveing more than twice, such as an acolyte, deacon or priest. I serve as an acolyte and occassionally serve in more than two masses in one day, I am the only instituted acolyte in my parish. I will be, God willing, the only permanent deacon in my parish come December 11th.

Once a moth we have three Sunday masses, we add an evening youth mass, and I normally serve all three.

According to the diocesan canonist who taught us canon law, there is nothing wrong with this. It is proper if the person is participating in the entire mass. The limitations were applied years ago to correct a practice of church hopping just in time for the reception of the Eucharist. The situation I mention above is not what the canon addresses.

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Lapey said:
Someone correct me if I am wrong, but I don’t think the canon states onlt a “second” reception of the Eucharist. It states that a person “can recieve a second time on the same day” with full participation in the mass.

There are possibilities of being present and recieveing more than twice, such as an acolyte, deacon or priest. I serve as an acolyte and occassionally serve in more than two masses in one day, I am the only instituted acolyte in my parish. I will be, God willing, the only permanent deacon in my parish come December 11th.

Once a moth we have three Sunday masses, we add an evening youth mass, and I normally serve all three.

According to the diocesan canonist who taught us canon law, there is nothing wrong with this. It is proper if the person is participating in the entire mass. The limitations were applied years ago to correct a practice of church hopping just in time for the reception of the Eucharist. The situation I mention above is not what the canon addresses.

I believe the deacon, priest or any EMHC who crosses his arms for a “blessing” then proceeds to distribute communion whould cause more confusion and appearance of scandal than recieveing the third time.
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I believe no. Only the priest celebrant is required to receive during Mass, so everyone else is not required to. I believe only the priest is allowed to receive as often as he is celebrating Mass.
 
acadian said:
Yes. You are OK to receive twice, but the second time must be in the context of a Mass.
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Unless of course if you are in danger of death, the second one may be outside of Mass (ie. if you are in the hospital)
 
Hmmm… this brings up a situation that happend at Mass with my sis, kids and non Catholic husband at Easter. At Easter, I make sure DH goes up with the kids, and the 3 of them get a blessing. USUALLY, the 4 of us are together, I KNOW the priest, and blesses them after I take communion. There has NEVER been confusion before.

Well, one year, we got tossed around in line. I figured, WRONGLY that DH knew what to do… but he ended up in the wrong line. And was given a host. He knew he wasn’t to eat it, and FORTUNATELY he just “knew” not to pocket it… We all returned to the pew and he holds up the host for my sister and I to figure out what to do. Our eyes about bugged out of heads. She quickly grabbed it from his hands, and ate it herself. Crossing herself again.

I’ve actually never felt panic in church before then. We figured it the “right” thing to do. As it was not on purpose. I’m very glad that he understands enough to know that respect is in order.
 
ConstantineTG said:
I believe no. Only the priest celebrant is required to receive during Mass, so everyone else is not required to. I believe only the priest is allowed to receive as often as he is celebrating Mass.
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The canon does not make exception for the priest, nor does it mention specifically anyone else. I think this is another one for a specialist in canon law, and/or a liturgist. Another thing you mentioned is no one else is required, well in all honesty; no one is required to receive. It is obligatory to go to Sunday mass and worship God, not to receive the Eucharist.

Please know that I am in no way suggesting to not receive if you are properly disposed.

PS. I will do as my pastor has instructed, which is to recieve each time I serve. He would rather I skip a mass on those days I mentioned earlier, however being the only person in our parish who serves in this capacity I am normally called on to serve.
 
Lapey said:
The canon does not make exception for the priest, nor does it mention specifically anyone else. I think this is another one for a specialist in canon law, and/or a liturgist. Another thing you mentioned is no one else is required, well in all honesty; no one is required to receive. It is obligatory to go to Sunday mass and worship God, not to receive the Eucharist.

Please know that I am in no way suggesting to not receive if you are properly disposed.

PS. I will do as my pastor has instructed, which is to recieve each time I serve. He would rather I skip a mass on those days I mentioned earlier, however being the only person in our parish who serves in this capacity I am normally called on to serve.
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Right, only the celebrant is required to receive. That is why I said everyone else doesn’t need to receive and I believe the rule is that if you’re not celebrating Mass you are limited to receive twice a day.

I belonged to a parish that had two priests in the past. Both priests start all the Masses, the second priest functions as a deacon and leaves after proclaiming the Gospel. He comes back for distribution of Communion, so the non-Celebrant does not receive.

I am not 100% sure of my answer, that is why I begand with “I believe”.
 
Lapey said:
Someone correct me if I am wrong, but I don’t think the canon states onlt a “second” reception of the Eucharist. It states that a person “can recieve a second time on the same day” with full participation in the mass. . . .
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I don’t have the document at hand, but the appropriate office in Rome was asked about this. They responded that one may only receive twice, with the noted exception for one in danger of death.
 
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