I think I have done something very wrong

[Mikenamy01]

I posted about a week back about going to my first Catholic funeral and what to wear. Thanks for all of your advice and suggestions. I failed to communicate that I am a Catholic as well. I was baptized and confirmed into the church last Easter.

What I think I did wrong was this:

At the funeral when it was time to take communion, I was walking past my friends casket and I started to lose it. Everything really hit me as I passed it and his wife, I was very moved. By the time I got to the father to receive the bread, I had no idea what I was doing, everything was just all out of sorts. When the father offered me the bread I was so disoriented that I said “Amen” and then I actually took the bread from his hand with my hand instead of allowing him to place it in my hand. I have no idea why I did this, it’s never been an issue before. I want to apologize for what I’ve done but I’m not sure how severe it was and to tell the truth, I’m quite embarrassed.

Any thoughts?

 

[legeorge]

I’m sure you are not the only person to act in such a way at a funeral. The priest understands human emotions and I am sure he has seen a lot worse. Try not to be too embarrassed. If you think apologizing will make you feel better, do it. I know the priest will be charitable and understanding with you. Grief is a powerful emotion. Don’t be too hard on yourself. God Bless!

 

[RichT]

I am sure your intentions weren’t to do that to begin with. Next time your at church ask a priest what he thinks you should do. Probably nothing, but he may ask you to formally make a confession and then it is over with.

 

[Br.Rich_SFO]

Mikenamy01:

I posted about a week back about going to my first Catholic funeral and what to wear. Thanks for all of your advice and suggestions. I failed to communicate that I am a Catholic as well. I was baptized and confirmed into the church last Easter.

What I think I did wrong was this:

At the funeral when it was time to take communion, I was walking past my friends casket and I started to lose it. Everything really hit me as I passed it and his wife, I was very moved. By the time I got to the father to receive the bread, I had no idea what I was doing, everything was just all out of sorts. When the father offered me the bread I was so disoriented that I said “Amen” and then I actually took the bread from his hand with my hand instead of allowing him to place it in my hand. I have no idea why I did this, it’s never been an issue before. I want to apologize for what I’ve done but I’m not sure how severe it was and to tell the truth, I’m quite embarrassed.

Any thoughts?

What happened was unintentional. Do not be concerned with it. Remember to pray for the soul of your friend during the month of October and November. Especially on the Feast of All Souls.

 

[puzzleannie]

you did not do anything wrong if you had no intention to, there cannot be sin without intention and knowledge. forget it, offer it up for the intention of the soul of your friend.

 

[martino]

I think you have already been forgiven. Although, you may bring it up in your next confession it probably wouldn’t be neccessary since you did not intend any disrespect, which means you did not act with full consent of the will. Because of that you would are not culpable for any sin that may have taken place. I would probably bring it up anyway only because it is weighing so heavily upon you!

 

[Jim_ov_Cov]

What bread was this? Do you mean the Sacred Host? If you do then it has ceased to be bread and has become the Whole Christ. I’m sure you meant this.