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NewUlm1976_2000
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The priest does it himself and makes the announcement. He knows enough to make that decision. Also, sometimes pastoral actions do not have to be black and white on paper in a book.
Is it proper to go up for a blessing when not receiving Communion?
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NewUlm1976_2000
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This is a common practice and nothing pastorally wrong with that.
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Melo
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Logistics isn’t really a reason to go up for a blessing. You can always walk out into the aisle and let the other parishoners out and then go back to your seat.
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Texas_Roofer
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Melo
I notice you posted from “Italy” do you see the Priests give blessing during communion?
I notice you posted from “Italy” do you see the Priests give blessing during communion?
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Seatuck
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It is not common practice here. I was instructed as an EMOHC 3 years ago and we were told we did not have the authority to give blessings. The priests and deacons do not do it either except for the occaisional child.
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MrS
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WRONG. Just because EMHC give a blessing, and have gone so far overboard to make it a common practive, does not make it right.
That is the same procedure that introduced so many abuses already… Start something new/wrong, do it often, don’t stop, watch it become a “norm”.
Perhaps the blessings are a way to slow down the line, and justify the attempt to make Extraordinary Ministers into Ordinary Ministers.
how sad
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Melo
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I do see it, but I go to Church on the US Navy base, so it’s still US Priests that are doing it.
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pyropam
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Who says that it isn’t acceptable? Has the Vaticant issued something telling us not to go up to receive a blessing? If they do, then I’m sure it would stop.
And, as far as people bowing before receiving a blessing, they are not simply doing it because they don’t know better… They are taught to do that in RCIA classes…You should always bow or genuflect before the King of Kings!
Cathryn posted something like “we are herded up to receive communion or blessing”. I felt like this was a real disgrace. I don’t care how long the line is, I would stand at the very end and never complain… It is a blessing to me just to see all of these people at Mass!
It seems to me that the those poor souls (catholic and non-catholic) who are not able to receive communion are probably in despirate need of an extra blessing… After all, isn’t it an extreme blessing to just be able to stand that close to Jesus?
He didn’t come here to save the rightous, he came here to save the sinners.
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Lepanto
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The Vatican has spoken (numerous times) that the fixed elements of the Mass can not be altered. The RCIA instructor nor even the priest has the authority to do so. When they change said parts of the Mass they are doing it out of ignorance, carelessness, or disobedience. Here’s a recent example:
usccb.org/liturgy/documents/instructioneng.shtml#3
- In keeping with the solemn promises that they have made in the Rite of Sacred Ordination and renewed each year in the Mass of the Chrism, let Priests celebrate “devoutly and faithfully the mysteries of Christ for the praise of God and the sanctification of the Christian people, according to the tradition of the Church, especially in the Eucharistic Sacrifice and in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.”They ought not to detract from the profound meaning of their own ministry by corrupting the liturgical celebration either through alteration or omission, or through arbitrary additions. For as St. Ambrose said, “It is not in herself . . . but in us that the Church is injured. Let us take care so that our own failure may not cause injury to the Church.” Let the Church of God not be injured, then, by Priests who have so solemnly dedicated themselves to the ministry. Indeed, under the Bishop’s authority let them faithfully seek to prevent others as well from committing this type of distortion.
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Antonius_Lupus
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I heard that it is permissible to, if not receiving the Body and Blood of Christ, we can approach the priest who is distributing the element with crossed arms. This, I have been told, signifies that we are not receiving but we are seeking a blessing.
Is this true? I hope it is, because while I cannot partake of the Body and Blood yet, I as a baptized Catholic in the process of reversion to the Church, would love to walk up to Him and receive a blessing in His presence.
I hope this post was understandable…
Is this true? I hope it is, because while I cannot partake of the Body and Blood yet, I as a baptized Catholic in the process of reversion to the Church, would love to walk up to Him and receive a blessing in His presence.
I hope this post was understandable…
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KarenElissa
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Well, it is often true. Some parishes do this, and some don’t, so you might either want to watch and see if anyone else is doing it or ask some one to see how it works at your parish.
I love being able to do this until I can actually receive (only 19 days to go!). I figure the closer I get to Jesus the better!
But some people will tell you that it isn’t in the rubrics for Mass, so isn’t appropriate. 
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wifeandmomoftwo
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Communion line is for those recieving communion.
IF you want a blessing wait a few mintues and the Priest blesses the whole congregation
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Kielbasi
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The crossed arms blessing protocol is a relatively new one. Ask the priest if its done at your church, or alternatively just sit in the front row next week and see for yourself.
The answer will vary.
The answer will vary.
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Br.Rich_SFO
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I personally would not encourage it.
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Matas
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At my parish, they tell catecumens and candidates to put one finger over their lips to signify, “give me a blessing.” One candidate tried that at a neighboring “crossed arms” parish, and was telling us the story, in a “gee, what a dummy” sort of way of how the priest didn’t know what she wanted when she just stood there with one finger over her lips. Lord, Have Mercy…
IMHO, this practice has to do with making sure no one feels left out when the whole assembly rises up to receive communion. Like, you don’t want to be the only one left standing in the pews…re: forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=193880
I guess it’s a more positive thing to do than teach Catholics that confession is still necessary.
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Jerry-Jet
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What is a worse offense to Our Lord–holding hands during ther Our Father during mass or bowing before the Eucharist when one is not able to receive it?
If a person immediately drops dead after doing either–what are the chances that they’d go to Hell IF they had been told that both acts were wrong and Chose not to further investigate?
If a person immediately drops dead after doing either–what are the chances that they’d go to Hell IF they had been told that both acts were wrong and Chose not to further investigate?
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Matas
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One should still revere the Eucharist, even though one should not receive. I’m not sure what hand-holding adds to this discussion. I have no idea.
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marci
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I totally agree with this. Although, I wonder how many catholics still believe that they shouldn’t receive the Eucharist if they have a mortal sin on their soul.
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Catherine1959
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I am in RCIA and the way it is explained to us is, the blessing you get during the Eucharist is to help fight the evil that comes your way as you are becoming Catholic… by bowing before the Eucharist, you are showing not only your respect for the Eucharist but also respect for the person in front of you. How could any of that be seen as a bad thing?
It is like practice for those not yet ready.
It is like practice for those not yet ready.
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wifeandmomoftwo
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You dont need to get on the Commuion Line to get that blessing or show respect for the Eucharist.
Communion line is for those to recieve communion not so someone can get a “blessing” so they dont feel left out.
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