There is a danger in interpreting regulations too liberally that we throw the baby out with the bathwater. What harm is there with an EMHC purifying the chalices? An instituted acolyte may expose the Blessed Sacrament but not give Benedicition. But what harm is there if they do so? Where do we stop? Regulations are in place for a purpose. The general instruction of the Roman Missal makes it clear that purifying the sacred vessels is restricted to priests, deacons and instituted acolytes. It is clearly obvious that the Pope wishes this restriction to remain. So where is the problem? Our faith is not a selection of optional components which we may choose at will. Same with such regulations as above. Disobedience of such norms leads to a general disrespect of things greater. If we obey the smaller things, it becomes easier to obey the bigger things.
