I was taught as a child and henceforth have always received communion in my hand with the left hand over the right hand. Is that a bad thing? I understand why many people receive it on their tongue… my dad does; I just can’t seem to get past this however. For some reason I feel wierd doing that. I did it before, and I just feel like I look stupid sticking my tongue out or opening my mouth like a baby bird, and then, do I look at the priest or Jesus on the cross behind him when he does place it on the tongue? I keep thinking of all the germs in people’s mouths’ even though the same hand touches my communion anyway. I do not want to do anything against my faith, but it makes me uncomfortable not receiving the Eucharist in my hand. I am kind of a nervene person anyway, so maybe that is it? Can someone tell me if I am wrong or if it’s just a personal choice. I was always told it was a personal choice, so I don’t know:shrug: what to think. Thanks for any replies.
