There are documents (writings of Popes JP II and Benedict XVI) that make it clear it’s to the benefit of the faithful who are worthy to do so. These are not ex-cathedra, but are indicative of the merits. Cardinal Arinze has made similar statements.**In extreme circumstances Communion Servies are acceptable in the absence of a priest on Sunday or Holy Day.
Many people have come to expect Holy Communion be offered every day. There is nothing in Catholic teachings that would say the faithful needs to receive Holy Communion everyday.
If you believe otherwise…please note the document where it states that Catholics need to receive the Holy Eucahirst EVERY DAY.**
fall foxSorrry, in I think in this case you are wrong. The ritual we use instructs the EMHC to take Communion before he/she gives it to the rest of the congregation. I don’t think same rules apply here as at Mass.
As I said, the official rite for Canada, which I participated in today, has the EMHC take Communion before giving it to the congregation.fall fox
Phemie, from what I have read, only Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion may self Communicate. The only way that EMHC could receive at the CS, would be if there were another EMHC to administer to them.
If the minister receives communion, he says quietly:fall fox
Phemie, from what I have read, only Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion may self Communicate. The only way that EMHC could receive at the CS, would be if there were another EMHC to administer to them.
fall foxIf the minister receives communion, he says quietly:
Presider: May the body of Christ bring me to everlasting life.
He/she reverently consumes the Body of Christ.
Then he/she takes the vessel and goes to the communicants.
dioceseoflansing.org/worship/PTCommunionOutsideMass.pdf