The Sign of Peace continues to bring division

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goout said:
It can go on too long and boisterously sometimes, but it is essential that we acknowledge those around us and pass the peace of Christ.
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@goout and @(name removed by moderator), thank you both for those eloquent and succinct responses to the constant whining about the Pax.
 
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And exactly why should a congregant be distracted and protective of their disability during Mass?

Why can’t they simply stay focused on Jesus?
 
CilladeRoma said:
No one should be making you do anything you do not want to do.
I have an auto-immune disease that can cause extreme arthritic pain in my hands.
When I have an exacerbation, I get my hands together give a slight bow and say “peace be with you”.
If someone extends their hand, I just say" sorry, I can’t shake your hand today, peace be with you"
There should be no explanation needed. And if people persist, call them out. They are being rude to you, you owe no one an explanation.
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Thank you. That was my point that Deacon and me and others are saying. No one has to go home with pain and use ice packs as @stpurl is pointing out.
 
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The sign of peace is a good thing.
Those who are germ conscious need only wash their hands after Mass.
People who have some obsessive behavior problem with touching others should simply refrain from shaking hands.
For those who are just unfriendly, get over it.
May the love and peace of Jesus Christ be with all of my CAF brothers and sisters today. 🙏
 
Equating a hand shake and the Eucharist is preposterous.

This is what you’ve done.
 
I have done things like this when I have had a cold or something—I just nod to the people around me and say “I have a cold” or “sorry” or something, or simply just do not extend my hands and give them a nod or a bow without saying much other than “peace be with you.”

If there is any reason you feel uncomfortable with shaking hands, all you have to do is hold you hands together, close to you, and bow or nod instead. Most people will understand for whatever reason you are not shaking hands, and I have never had a person try to force me to shake hands when there was a reason I did not wish to engage in a handshake.
 
sometimes, if the people around me can tell I am ill, they don’t seem bothered I don’t extend my hands.
 
Edward_H said:
The Congregation for Divine Worship, in a recent circular letter, announced that the placement of the sign of peace within Mass will not change, though it suggested several ways the rite could be performed with greater dignity.
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Isn’t that statement defeating your argument?

I’m still waiting for where it states that the Rite of Peace is OPTIONAL.
 
Well, it seems clear to me this thread itself has simply proven the point of the OP.

The Kiss of Peace as practiced is clearly divisive - whatever the reasons for it being practiced as it is…
 
Buried in that article there is such a statement. I would like to find it in the original letter to get a fuller context. I’ll look it up when I have time.
 
If that were so, why wouldn’t it occur moments after actually receiving the real presence of Our Lord?
 
It’s so big…we’ve spawned 2 other Churches from it.
 
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the Missals say “if appropriate”

and the missals DON’T say…“if appropriate” for the Gospel, the penetential rite, the Eucharistic Prayer, etc.

It’s optional.

Leaving it out doesn’t make the Mass illicit.
 
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RandomAlias said:
Buried in that article there is such a statement. I would like to find it in the original letter to get a fuller context. I’ll look it up when I have time.
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Thanks. Someone said in the missal…not so. Even the USCCB doesn’t state it.
 
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