First N.O - advice

[AJV]

That is also my experience. I was wondering if it was different elsewhere?

I’m pretty sure it would be unrubrical if it was done so. But I’ve read rumors on other forums about this occasionally coming up at (formerly) “Indult” Masses with a lot of other stuff. Whether it was true or just a scare story (since some of them do not approve of [formerly] “Indult” Masses) I wouldn’t know.

Maybe DebChris is confusing the Tridentine Mass with eastern Orthodox? I heard something about something different happening at Corpus Christi, but I can’t remember being at a Tridentine Mass on Corpus Christi–or, if I did, then nothing different happened.

As far I can see, there doesn’t appear to be provision for this practice in the 1962 books. My guess is that when the Rite for Communion under Both Species appeared (in 1965) parishes elected to introduce it for special days like Corpus Christi or Nativity or Easter, which is the practice people remember.

 

[markadm]

As far I can see, there doesn’t appear to be provision for this practice in the 1962 books. My guess is that when the Rite for Communion under Both Species appeared (in 1965) parishes elected to introduce it for special days like Corpus Christi or Nativity or Easter, which is the practice people remember.

Ah; thanks! That explains what I was thinking about.

 

[skatepixie]

I did attend a Byzantine mass (divine liturgy I belive it’s called?) where the bread was broken up and put in the wine. You would then approach the priest while standing, open your mouth, and he would upend a spoonful into your mouth from a chalace. There was a little piece of bread, and some wine on the spoon.

As I have only attended a Byzantine liturgy once (and most likely never again because I’m alergic to insense and got sick even in the crying room), I can’t speak for the entirety of the rite. I don’t know if this is a universal thing in that rite.

 

[paramedicgirl]

I did attend a Byzantine mass (divine liturgy I belive it’s called?) where the bread was broken up and put in the wine. You would then approach the priest while standing, open your mouth, and he would upend a spoonful into your mouth from a chalace. There was a little piece of bread, and some wine on the spoon.

As I have only attended a Byzantine liturgy once (and most likely never again because I’m alergic to insense and got sick even in the crying room), I can’t speak for the entirety of the rite. I don’t know if this is a universal thing in that rite.

Just curious - do they use a clean spoon for each communicant?

 

[Sure]

Just curious - do they use a clean spoon for each communicant?

No, it’s pretty cool. The priest has this terrific skill of kind of “flipping” the Communion into your mouth without touching the spoon to any part of the Communicant’s mouth.

 

[bpbasilphx]

You say:

<<I love the Pauline Mass …>>

And then you say

<<, so I won’t have to attend the Mass of Paul VI.>>

And you see no inherent contradictory attitude here?

 

[skatepixie]

Just curious - do they use a clean spoon for each communicant?

No, he turns it upside-down without letting it touch your mouth in anyway. I must admit, though, it creeped me out a bit to think it had been in all those other ppl’s mouths, even if it didn’t touch.

 

[skatepixie]

You say:

<<I love the Pauline Mass …>>

And then you say

<<, so I won’t have to attend the Mass of Paul VI.>>

And you see no inherent contradictory attitude here?

I believe what the OP is trying to say is that he loves the new mass because it has the real presence. However, he prefers the older form of the mass, and will always choose to attend it if given the choice.

 

[bear06]

The Feast of All Saints is approaching and it’s a Holy Day of Obligation that I have to attend.

However, my parish will not be celebrating the Tridentine Mass and I’ll have to attend the Mass of Paul VI instead. This will be my first new Mass since I was a small child, and although I can vividly remember it, it will be somewhat new to me.

How are things done at the New Mass? For instance, will I have to receive by the hand and under both spiecies? I’d prefer to receive the host on the tongue and not receive the wine. However, I don’t want to get any funny looks from people when I walk up to the Eucharistic minister or Priest with my tongue sticking out.

How do I do this?

To be honest, I’d rather attend the Tridentine Mass and I may try to find one in another Parish for that day. My Priest said that I’d have to get used to the New Mass aswell though.

What do you think?

I never receive in the hand and never partake of the chalice (at least not since my wedding) even if I have to attend the local Mass down the street. It’s really not that big of a deal. The EMHC don’t always expect Communion on the tongue but they make the adjustment fine. There’s a separate line for the chalice and I just go past it back to my pew.

 

[Dempsey1919]

I believe what the OP is trying to say is that he loves the new mass because it has the real presence. However, he prefers the older form of the mass, and will always choose to attend it if given the choice.

That sums up my thoughts on the matter. I love the OF because it is a valid and holy Mass that has the real presence. However, I am more used to the Tridentine Mass and it provides nourishment for my soul.

I was a bit nervous about attending the OF because I am not used to it anymore, having not attended since I was a child. I wouldn’t like to recieve by the hand but I wouldn’t want to be different from the rest of the congregation.

Although I have located a Tridentine Mass for All Saints and I plan on attending, should I make a point of attending the Novus Ordo at least once a month? I don’t want to be disrespectful by no attending. I know that this may sound strange but since this is the Ordinary Form shouldn’t I attend at least once in a while? I wouldn’t want people to get the idea that I thought the Tridentine Mass was superior than the Pauline Mass. I think they’re both as valid and as good as each other; they are essentially one and the same in that they both bring the Sacrifice of Calvary to us and offer us the bread of angels.

 

[JRKH]

Some parishes (like mine) don’t offer the cup and many people receive on the tongue.
**
I think it’s important for all Roman rite Catholics to have a familiarity with both forms of the Mass**. For this reason, I intend to include some extraordinary form Masses as well as our usual ordinary form Mass. I want my children to be familiar with both. I recommend that others do the same.

Well said. Well said indeed!!:clapping:

I hope more people will adopt this approach so that the TLM and the N.O. can coexist in harmony and be a blessing to each other.

God Bless You

James

 

[JRKH]

That sums up my thoughts on the matter. I love the OF because it is a valid and holy Mass that has the real presence. However, I am more used to the Tridentine Mass and it provides nourishment for my soul.

I was a bit nervous about attending the OF because I am not used to it anymore, having not attended since I was a child. I wouldn’t like to recieve by the hand but I wouldn’t want to be different from the rest of the congregation.

**Although I have located a Tridentine Mass for All Saints and I plan on attending, should I make a point of attending the Novus Ordo at least once a month? ** I don’t want to be disrespectful by no attending. I know that this may sound strange but since this is the Ordinary Form shouldn’t I attend at least once in a while? I wouldn’t want people to get the idea that I thought the Tridentine Mass was superior than the Pauline Mass. I think they’re both as valid and as good as each other; they are essentially one and the same in that they both bring the Sacrifice of Calvary to us and offer us the bread of angels.

As one of the previous posters sugested, this might be a good idea. Not because of what anyone else might think, but just to give yourself some familiarity and a comfort zone with both forms.

Personally I am in the opposite boat. I was 10 when the TLM went away, so now I’m attending the Local TLM to become re-aquainted with it. Currently we attend the NO duting the week and the TLM on Sunday.

James

 

[TNT]

Maybe DebChris is confusing the Tridentine Mass with eastern Orthodox? I heard something about something different happening at Corpus Christi, but I can’t remember being at a Tridentine Mass on Corpus Christi–or, if I did, then nothing different happened.

FSSP Traditional Latin Mass:
CORPUS CHRISTI Diocese Corpus Christi:
Our Lady of Corpus Christi Adoration Chapel
Sunday: 10:00 AM
Tue - Fr, 7:30 AM;
Sat: 9:00 AM

 

[TNT]

I am an EMCH. The Eucharist may be received in the hand or on the tongue. At a Tridentine Mass, you are used to kneeling at the altar and then returning to your seat.
At the N.O., the faithful process toward the altar and the host is received while still standing. As the eucharistic minister or priest says,** “This is my Body,” **

Umm, I think he/she/it says “Body of Christ” or “THE Body of Christ”.

 

[thecoach]

“Minority rites” do not exist in the Catholic Church.

You cannot argue that it is the “will of the pope” that one attend the ordinary Mass to the exclusion of other valid and licit Masses.

You’re a provocateur, “thecoach”. Nothing more.

Am I? Why do you think the new edict has been such a yawn? Because the majority are fine with the NO, making it the majority rite.

 

[LilyM]

Am I? Why do you think the new edict has been such a yawn? Because the majority are fine with the NO, making it the majority rite.

There’s all the difference in the world between majority rite and only rite. As a Catholic faithful to the Magisterium we mus respect the rights (and rites) validly permitted to Catholic groups of all sizes.

 

[THurifer2]

If I may chime in for the OP…REMEMBER unlike the TLM a majority of people who attend the NO are borderline cultural Catholics who have no real idea why they are at Mass…But nonetheless they are there.

BE PREPARED for quite a bit of disrespect in the presence of the tabernacle. There will be noticeably less reverence at this Mass than you are used to. Don’t let it get to you and try…as hard as it may be with the extreme distractions to focus on our lord.

 

[DebChris]

The correct words for distributing communion are “The Body of Christ.” The purpose of this thread, by my understanding was to help a person unfamiliar with the Pauline Mass to feel comfortable. The last time I attended a Tridentine Mass was in childhood and I have yet to attend any other rite than Latin.
In Galveston, the host was tinctured, a practice I had not seen since childhood during the Tridentine Mass. A palet was used, again a practice not used in other churches I have attended since childhood.
The important point that the OP wanted to know was whether or not she/he needed to receive communion in the hand. While it is easier for the eucharistic minister to distribute the host into the hand, it is the communicant preference that matters. The communicant may receive either in the hand or on the tongue. We are all called to reverence regardless of preference.

 

[Malcolm_McLean]

Then what does one do when the Priest or Extraordinary Minister refuses to place the Host on the tongue as has happened in the past?

The church obviously doesn’t give communion on the tongue. That’s one reason why I don’t recommend being the only person to receive on the tongue, unless it is a familiar church, of course. It’s very embarrassing if these situations arise.

If you intend to return to that parish you should contact the priest, apologise for any disruption caused, but explain that it was your understanding that both options were available. How to take it from there depends on what sort of reply you receive.

 

[BobP123]

if you are using your preference for the TLM to avoid receiving communion when you do attend the NO, you are in serious trouble because your preference has now become more important than the Eucharist. The Mass is about the sacrifice and our participation. It is not about our comfort level, or phariseacal feelings of superiority for choosing one form or the other, or an excuse to condemn those who do not share our preferences. Get over it, use this reintroduction of the TLM as good opportunity to revisit the entire theology of the Eucharist.

Ok, senora God.