Kneeling to receive the Eucharist

[Mysty101]

I understand that the priest is wrong if he refuses Holy Communion to someone kneeling, but I certainly do understand his frustration.

You honestly think that creating such a scene is preferable to standing reverently? How many times did he instruct you before this commotion?

I think also as a natural human instinct, we humans tend to give each other a natural physical spacing so as not to violate each other’s “personal space.”

I definitely do not agree on this one—In almost any line people are always inching too close. You’re lucky if you have room to breathe, and they don’t stomp on your heels, never mind room to genuflect.

Given this instruction:

GIRM
35. The acclamations and the responses of the faithful to the priest’s greetings and prayers constitute that level of active participation that the gathered faithful are to contribute in every form of the Mass, so that the action of the entire community may be clearly expressed and fostered.47

Movements and Posture

1. The gestures and posture of the priest, the deacon, and the ministers, as well as those of the people, ought to contribute to making the entire celebration resplendent with beauty and noble simplicity, so that the true and full meaning of the different parts of the celebration is evident and that the participation of all is fostered.52 Therefore, attention should be paid to what is determined by this General Instruction and the traditional practice of the Roman Rite and to what serves the common spiritual good of the People of God, rather than private inclination or arbitrary choice.
   A common posture, to be observed by all participants, is a sign of the unity of the members of the Christian community gathered for the Sacred Liturgy: it both expresses and fosters the intention and spiritual attitude of the participants.

1. …
   In the dioceses of the United States of America, they should kneel beginning after the singing or recitation of the Sanctus until after the Amen of the Eucharistic Prayer, except when prevented on occasion by reasons of health, lack of space, the large number of people present, or some other good reason. Those who do not kneel ought to make a profound bow when the priest genuflects after the consecration. The faithful kneel after the Agnus Dei unless the Diocesan Bishop determines otherwise.53

With a view to a uniformity in gestures and postures during one and the same celebration, the faithful should follow the directions which the deacon, lay minister, or priest gives according to whatever is indicated in the Missal.

…do you honestly think it is better to kneel than follow the instruction of your Pastor?

note this line

kneel…except when prevented on occasion by reasons of health, lack of space, the large number of people present, or some other good reason

If it is noted that an exception can be made at the determination of the celebrant when the norm is kneeling, how can you keep insisting that it is ok to disregard the decision of what posture is best when the norm is not kneeling?

 

[pax_christi]

• J.M.J. +

I know you really insist on your way (or whatever you want to call it), but I just want to say “God bless you.”

 

[Mysty101]

+ J.M.J. +

I know you really insist on your way (or whatever you want to call it), but I just want to say “God bless you.”

It is not MY way. It is the norm of the Mass. You insist on YOUR way, which is against the norm, creates a ruckus and a possible tripping hazard, even after being given valid instruction.

God bless YOU.

 

[Panis_Angelicas]

Mysty, we all get the picture that you don’t approve of us kneeling to receive Holy Communion.

Rome has said that we are observing a “very appropriate, centuries old tradition,” and that we are not being disobedient.

Seems it is you is causing a ruckus over this…

No?

 

[Panis_Angelicas]

bump 4 Mysty