Resent receiving Communion from Eucharistic Minister

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Her profile used to have her full name. I suggested she remove it, especially since it was not exceptionally common.
 
Yes, I remember reading that post of yours, but I never saw her profile with her name.
 
Well, I would speak with more respect to my elder, however I would provide her information to what the Bishops of your country have decreed and allow her to study this.
 
“Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof but only say the word and my soul shall be healed”. NONE of us are worthy, from the Pope all the way down to me, however Christ comes to us and allows us to taste and see His goodness.
 
Also, there is a big difference between accepting things you aren’t comfortable with and embracing heretical teaching. The Church currently has some married priests and long ago it was quite common. That’s an example of something one might be uncomfortable with, but that is within the prerogative of Rome to change. Ordaining women, however, would be something that, no matter how comfortable it may be, would not be a legitimate teaching.
 
Yet, you do touch the Holy Eucharist (at minimum with your tongue, teeth, etc.)
 
I usually go to the deacon because that is where I usually sit. If I sit in a part of the Church with an extraordinary minister of holy communion I go to him or her.
Rome has dec ded they are fine with it and that is good enough for me.
Also in a church with one priest an extraordinary minister is needed if the precious blood is distributed.
 
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I’m an EMHC. I got over my own troubles and have gone on to become what used to concern me. You can do it, too, if you’ll only trust in Christ. He gave His Church teaching authority, and those who have been ordained have assured us laity that we are within our rights (and performing a great ministry) by assisting within (and without) Mass. You can rest assured that the laity distributing the Lord’s Precious Body and Blood are doing so with His own blessing.
 
Last year, hours after my knee surgery, I received Christ brought to me by a kind EMHC at the hospital. I was so happy I almost cried. I love receiving from a priest , but the reality is we have a shortage of priests. I’m so thankful the Church has found a way to keep ministering to her people despite this shortage.
 
I don’t struggle with it but I’ve seen those who cross arms because they are unworthy for whatever reason to receive the Eucharist get “blessed” by the extraordinary minister. The idea that a layperson (which the EMHC’s usually are) can “bless” seems off to me.
 
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Iif my 80 year ol grandmother voiced the sanevconcern, I should model a similar response and tell her to “get over it” and stop hiring self centered???
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You asked if others were uncomfortable with it. The answer from most people is “no.” Stop being hostile because you’re getting answers you don’t like.
 
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First, to clarify terms “EM” = Eucharistic Minister is a priest, bishop, etc.
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Don’t forget deacons! Permanent or Transitional. They are ordinary ministers of Holy Communion as well. Pre-council, they were Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion.
 
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The idea that a layperson (which the EMHC’s usually are) can “bless” seems off to me.
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My parents always blessed me, as a child, when they tucked me in. I was taught this was a good thing and proper. It may not be exactly the same as a blessing via a priest, but it’s part of Church tradition.
 
If someone in the EMHC’s line comes up with crossed arms at our church the direction they have been given is to say God bless you.
 
I’m not u comfortable with it, but I’ll admit I don’t prefer it. I also have a 6 year old daughter that goes up with me and I always want her to be able to receive a real blessing from a priest or deacon, if possible, so if there is both a priest/deacon and EMCH at my line, I’ll pick the former even if it holds up the line a bit.
 
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The idea that a layperson (which the EMHC’s usually are) can “bless” seems off to me.
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My parents always blessed me, as a child, when they tucked me in. I was taught this was a good thing and proper. It may not be exactly the same as a blessing via a priest, but it’s part of Church tradition.
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Quite. It puzzles me that people confuse any prayer such as ‘(May) God bless you’ with the ‘I bless you’, said by a priest. The former is a prayer that any of us can say, the latter ‘I bless you’, that is to say, ‘Because of the authority given me by my ordination’.
 
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pmp147236 said:
The fear that voicing a concern that might be unpopular would be met with ferocious crowd shaming and self righteousness from those who believe otherwise.
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I’m sorry you feel this way. I understand that this issue is close to your heart, but as someone reading this thread I have not seen anything like crowd shaming or self righteousness. They are sharing their thoughts and feelings on the issue the same way you shared your own.

Voicing a different opinion or perspective is how we share, learn and grow.

If Christ came to earth, as man, to dwell with man. Lived, ate, worked, and played with humans and was content to do so. Even after he rose he spent time with his apostles and disciples allowing them to touch him even when they doubted. Perhaps contemplating that could help you become more comfortable with the idea that he is content and happy in the physical presence with those who love him, including touching them.

Would God become man and then hold those he came to save at arm’s length?
 
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