Communion in the hand and medjugorie?

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That’s a blog. So I won’t give it any credit. As they say, anyone can publish anything on the internet.

The early Church had communion in the hand, instituted by the Author of the Eucharist, Jesus Christ.

The Early Bishops, such as Cyril were giving out the Eucharist by hand.
Since you query Cyril…
Here’s another I am sure will not be in dispute , given St Augustine, Doctor of the Church and Bishop , was a prolific writer. And a Saint I am just discovering.

“Distribution of the bread and wine took place at the chancel rail, where the people came forward to stand and receive from the hands of the bishop and/or deacons. Bread was placed into the joined hands with the words, “The Body of Christ,” to which the recipient responded: “Amen” . . . The cup was offered to each by another minister, with a similar exchange.”

(from Augustine Through the Ages: An Encyclopedia, general editor: Allan D. Fitzgerald, Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm. B Eerdmans Pub. Co., 1999; “Eucharistic Liturgy,” p. 338; this article written by Robin M. Jensen and J. Patout Burns)
 
Let’s look at the work of the Holy Spirit, in Mother Theresa . She was called to do good works . She was a religious , teaching , at the time. She went out daily to minister to those outside her gates, that she could see. This was against the rules of her Superiors. Finally after much asking, she got her wish and was able to leave and set up a new order.

Let’s look at how the indult was granted. After much requesting by Clergy of several countries.

The Holy Spirit is quite able to work in any way He wants, as He is God. It’s not for us to say God is wrong.

Let’s look at the death penalty in catechism this week, how many are being disobedient by questioning it. And don’t pull out that’s a different argument, it’s not.
 
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Yes it is a blog, written by a man named Taylor Marshall at the New St. Thomas Institute, but yours is just a comment on a forum, why should I give your comments credit, especially when I have no idea who you are but I do know the credentials of Taylor Marshall, who also can be found on websites of other well - known, theologically sound Catholics, such as at Scott Hahn’s St. Paul Center.
 
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See the second one, you can get the book.
St Augustine is pretty robust. Your Taylor Marshall would no doubt quote him. As do Popes , Magisterium, theologians, and the seatwarming pew goers.
Even atheists and non Catholics find the old guy a good resource
 
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Here’s my take on CITH vs COTT.

It doesn’t matter. Both are allowed by the Church so people are free to do either.

Some people find a greater personall experience of reverence when receiving on the tongue. I think that’s great. And when they tall about it being a special way to receive special food, I love how their receiving on the tongue helps bring forth the right frame of mind. I also respect people who say it’s what they grew up so it’s what they’re used to. I love that taking Eucharist in a familiar way is how they like to do so.

Me, I receive in the hand. It’s how I was told to do so and I’m used to it. I’d feel weird sticking my tongue at an EMHC. (I rarely receive from a deacon or priest. Just how it works out.) For me, receiving on the tongue would put me out of a frame,of reverence. I also love read about St. Cyril’s throne. I also read a snippet of St. Faustina’s diary where a host fell in her hands and she diaries that Jesus said He had wanted to rest in hands for a little. For me, CITH is the way I receive Christ with reverence.

To me, this whole nonsense debate on CITH vs COTT is idiotic. We may as well debate if it’s better to sit on the right side of the church or the left side. If we should say ay-men or ah-men. If a crucifix should be 4 inches high by 3 inches wide or 5 inches high by 3 inches high. If we should go to Sunday Mass in the morning, evening, or Saturday evening. All are ok. Do what’s right for you.
 
John 13:26 Jesus answered: He it is to whom I shall reach bread dipped. And when he had dipped the bread, he gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon.

Hmm, He dipped the bread in the wine and then put it Judas’ hand, or would it make more sense that bread dipped in wine would be place directly on his tonque?
 
You should read this article by Fr. Richard Heilman and his experiences.

Also, it is not known for certain that the quote is really from St. Cyril. There is much controversy regarding it. Taken in context it also says to touch the Host to your eyes.

Truth About Communion in the Hand While Standing

Sacred liturgy and liturgical arts. Liturgical history and theology. The movements for the Usus Antiquior and Reform of the Reform.
www.newliturgicalmovement.org www.newliturgicalmovement.org
 
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Love St. Augustine. He is one of my very favorites but I also have to listen and hear others also.

Plus, as Taylor Marshall, makes mention, communion in the hand only happened during times of persecution or when a priest was not around and there are some theologians who say it was only allowed for those at the altar.

Second, I think the argument that communion in the hand is fine because it is how the early Church did it, is like saying we don’t need child safety seats because they didn’t have them when cars were first created. There was a reason car seats were created and there were reasons the Church instructed the faithful to receive on the tonque.
 
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There was a reason car seats were created and there were reasons the Church instructed the faithful to receive on the tonque.
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From what I’ve read, it was because people were too reverent and sneaking home hosts for private adoration. In essence, on the tongue started to end an abuse, not to try promoting more reverence.
 
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Me, I receive in the hand. It’s how I was told to do so and I’m used to it. I’d feel weird sticking my tongue at an EMHC. (I rarely receive from a deacon or priest. Just how it works out.) For me, receiving on the tongue would put me out of a frame,of reverence. I also love read about St. Cyril’s throne. I also read a snippet of St. Faustina’s diary where a host fell in her hands and she diaries that Jesus said He had wanted to rest in hands for a little. For me, CITH is the way I receive Christ with reverence.
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I’m with you, mVitus. I was brought up in the Faith receiving in the hand, and it’s what I’m used to. Now, if I’m at an EF Mass or other more traditionally minded parish where the norm is to receive on the tongue, then I’m fine receiving on the tongue. And if the Church decreed tomorrow that everyone had to go back to receiving on the tongue, I would be fine with that too.
 
Oddly, it was the way I was taught to receive it when I was an Anglican. It seems they kept the original ancient way of receiving.
 
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