Received on the tongue! ...kinda, but still!

[tabsie3210]

So, I received on the tongue for the first time, kind of. It was a bit of a mess - as I’ve mentioend, I’m a tall lady - I’m nearly 6 feet tall. And the EMHC was, well… you know, in America, the average height of a woman is about 5’6". She was a little below average, I think.

And no Communion Rails! Gah! I couldn’t receive kneeling.

But by golly, I pulled it off!

I’m still working out the logistics of the situation, since most men are 5’10" as well - that puts me a few inches above them, but the issue shouldn’t be too bad with them, just with women.

Still, I’m pleased - I know people who are traditional revere the Host and want to treat Him respectfully (I have this insane desire to say “it” instead of Him! Gah! I should know better!). And I want to serve the Lord. So hopefully this will help me focus more on Christ and remembering His sacrifice, and remembering to honor Him in all things.

I need to start wearing more traditional clothes to church, I think.

 

[bpbasilphx]

By “traditional clothes,” are you referring to a veil or other headcovering?

I think it’s a venerable custom that should be preserved, but it’s not the most important thing. I believe that a woman herself must be convinced of this.

And especially lack of a veil should not become an excuse not to come to church.

 

[odopa]

Good on you Tabitha. Maybe you could stand a bit farther from the priest and lean towards him when receiving the host and that might help. I like your enthusiasm. Keep up!!

 

[ljubim]

Good for you! Once you get over the initial awkwardness (like one time I had a stare-down from an EMHC who apparently never gave on the tongue before ) then it’s almost more reverent. I think it’s a pretty healthy reaction to think that you’re not worthy to hold Christ in your hands… it’s supposed to be the other way around

 

[tee_eff_em]

:twocents:
I am a 6’1" male, and generally taller than the ministers (ordinary or extra-) at my parish. I usually stoop to facilitate receiving on the tongue. (Sometimes the minister even smiles appreciatively )

tee

 

[RosaryCrusader]

I see you’re in Spring,TX. Just drive a half hour south to Annunciation Church in Houston and receive kneeling at the altar rail. They have every variety of Mass there: Novus Ordo, Latin Novus Ordo, and the traditional Latin Mass.

 

[brotherhrolf]

I’m 6’2". Father or the bishop usually stand on the first step of the altar and so are elevated. You just need to choose the best station to receive. If you can’t then do as Tee and I do - stoop. (Although I do have to say that I avoid our EMHC who is only about 5’1" - my back would give out if I had to stoop that far )

 

[tabsie3210]

By “traditional clothes,” are you referring to a veil or other headcovering?

I think it’s a venerable custom that should be preserved, but it’s not the most important thing. I believe that a woman herself must be convinced of this.

And especially lack of a veil should not become an excuse not to come to church.

Ha! Father Charlie loves to call people who don’t attend weekly the “E&C” Catholics (they only come on Easter and Christmas) and they end up missing out on the best stuff, like when Birthright sells Christmas cards!

So no missing Mass for me, period.

I just think that if I’m going to start showing God that He’s the most important thing in my life, I should do away with jeans and start wearing skirts to Mass more often. As for a veil, I’m not that far yet, but I’m considering it.

 

[white_sheep]

I see you’re in Spring,TX. Just drive a half hour south to Annunciation Church in Houston and receive kneeling at the altar rail. They have every variety of Mass there: Novus Ordo, Latin Novus Ordo, and the traditional Latin Mass.

Holy Rosary isn’t far from Annunciation and it is also very good. They have Latin NO but no TLM. They use a communion rail and have Gregorian Chant. It’s a very nice service. I highly recommend it.

 

[Joe_Kelley]

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Still, I’m pleased - I know people who are traditional revere the Host and want to treat Him respectfully (I have this insane desire to say “it” instead of Him! Gah! I should know better!). . . …

I once asked our diocesan Director of Worship how one should refer to the exposed host. He said “It” is correct; not “He”. He is very good on his liturgies; so I accept his answer.

 

[sarahraegraham]

Here’s a little trick to try… Since we’re supposed to bow or genuflect before we receive the host anyway, try doing the bow and while coming back up from it, bend your knees like a squat to keep your head down at the same level as the priest or the EMHC. Maybe that will help.