Received communion from a girl wearing ripped tights

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I still would like to know what this particular person was wearing. Thank you.
 
I don’t know, I see a lot of young women on campus dressed nice too so i don’t understand this broad term being used of “college dress”, it seems a bit like we’re giving them a pass that in days past, when young adults covered their flesh in church, ain’t nobody tell them it was ok, and the pews reflected that. Especially those handling the Eucharist. In those days I sense a conversation like this would have been filed next to the Twilight Zone.
 
what person? This thread refers to a an occurring trend. i’m confused by your question in light of all the posts.
 
I look at it from a different point of view… the way one receives communion is directly impacted by ones mindset. If one’s mindset is focused on someone else’s clothing instead of God… I’d ask that person to consider whether one is properly disposed to receive.
 
If you read what I wrote than you too, would know I was referencing occurrences. You’re being unfair.
 
The original post was about a person distributing the Eucharist in ripped tights. What else was that person wearing. Thanks again.
 
Oh you’re very welcome. In the subsequent posts I clarify further. That’s all I remember was the ripped tights from the thighs to the ankles exposing flesh , I do recall the shirt was not long and she was standing in front of the priest. I’m sorry I can’t recall more of her outfit aside from. She’s only one of the several girls that dress similarly.
 
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aroosi said:
A young pretty woman was trying to cross the creek but was concerned because the creek was muddy.
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Must be a mistake here. Young women are empowered. They can do anything, including crossing any creek, muddy or not. And they definitely don’t need a man to do so. No way she would need help. Heck, the monks probably needed her help to cross the creek!
 
I’m not saying the way she was dressed was OK, but that she doesn’t have the scruples to know better.

Christ came to call sinners and the priest who asked her to serve, is probably trying to reach out to all young people as this young lady. Young people are rejecting religion at an all time high these days.

I don’t know, I wasn’t there. However, I certainly wouldn’t say anything to the girl which would probably drive her away from Christ rather to Him.
 
Since it looks like it’s too difficult for you to find another parish, unfortunately, I second the recommendation that you only take communion from the priest. I would also recommend asking the priest to talk to the EMHC’s about what constitutes appropriate attire at mass (or life in general). It is horribly sad that this and worse is what has become of the mass and of the laity in so many places.

The old people at my local parish who serve as EMHC’s are certainly not immodest, but I won’t take communion from anyone other than a priest (when I attend a nontraditional mass). EMHC’s handing out communion is almost always an abuse, even at parishes where the liturgy may be done reverently, since there is almost never any extraordinary need for them. Making the laity happy isn’t a necessity.
 
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However, I certainly wouldn’t say anything to the girl which would probably drive her away from Christ rather to Him.
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If a gentle reminder to wear something more proper to Mass will drive her away, then she is doomed.
 
Not doomed just so immature in the faith that she needs to be treated gently. Meet her where she is and guide her to the truth gentl y.
 
The use or not of EMHC is not an abuse and it is not up to the laity to decide if they are needed or not.
 
And they never will if nothing is ever said or done about it, which seems to be the standard. The idea seems to be that if someone might be offended to hear any critique of their worldly attitudes and behavior, better to say nothing in case they might leave. We have a duty not to leave our brothers and sisters mired in their sins and immodesty that leads to scandal is a grave sin.
 
If you can’t guide her to consider changing for a more suitable outfit without her going away, you can’t guide her to do anything.
 
VanitasVanitatum said:
If a gentle reminder to wear something more proper to Mass will drive her away, then she is doomed.
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When someone wants Christ, you can’t say anything wrong

When someone does not want Christ, you can’t say anything right
 
If someone is on the fence your words can steer them one way or the other.
 
Let me make it clear that I have seen outfits at church that made me wonder what that person was thinking but it is above my pay grade to admonish them. Bring it to the pastor and accept h i s decision. It o s his job.
 
When you have 15 parishioners at a mass, three EMHC’s and a priest handing out the host, it’s obviously abuse. It’s not done for necessity, it’s done for “inclusion.” Adding 2+2 isn’t one of the gifts given by holy orders. I may not be in charge, but obvious abuse is obvious.

Another abuse is not using a paten.
 
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