Host on the floor--did I do the right thing?

[Della]

Last night my dh and I attended Mass with his 4th Degree Knights of Columbus assembly. As I was receiving communion I noticed a host on the floor that others were passing by (and almost stepping on). I wasn’t sure if it was a consecrated one or one that had fallen there before the consecration. After I’d received from the priest, I picked up the fallen host and put it in my mouth. Did I do the right thing?

 

[Br.Rich_SFO]

Last night my dh and I attended Mass with his 4th Degree Knights of Columbus assembly. As I was receiving communion I noticed a host on the floor that others were passing by (and almost stepping on). I wasn’t sure if it was a consecrated one or one that had fallen there before the consecration. After I’d received from the priest, I picked up the fallen host and put it in my mouth. Did I do the right thing?

I do the same thing.

 

[Cristiano]

I do not see anything wrong with that. You had a very reverent intention and you were not trained on how to deal with the situation. You should notify the priest about that because it is really strange that a Host would be left lying on the floor for a while without anyone doing anything about it. The priest will make sure that people will pay more attention next time.

 

[Della]

Thank you both. We don’t see this particular priest but about 4-5 times a year. But, I’ll try to remember to mention what happened to him the next time I see him.

 

[VociMike]

As I understand it, you did exactly the right thing.

 

[Lucania]

Della, not knowing for sure, my instinct says you did the right thing.