Crossed Arms in Holy Communion line

[japhy]

They processed-up for a blessing from a priest during communion which is perfectly OK. According to the Church allowing/not allowing blessings during communion is up to the local ordinary.

For reference, Cardinal Arinze said as much in a question-and-answer session (found here).

 

[punisherthunder]

Bump.

I see nothing wrong with getting a blessing instead of taking Communion. I’ll be honest, sometimes I haven’t made it to confession on time. Instead of taking Communion without confession, I choose a blessing.