Same here , I’d never get it swallowed to receive the precious blood or even before the end of Mass. I think it’s a little superstitious to believe chewing it is irreverent. Almost positive the disciples chewed the last supper.
Could be, but then some consider chewing on a toothpick or gum or even nothing as rude. At least I’ve been reprimanded on it.
Even before Vatican II, the priest chewed the large consecrated Host. But that misses the point about the strategic design of the smaller thinner wafer.
Right. The “strategic design” came about because people were obsessing over it.Could be, but then some consider chewing on a toothpick or gum or even nothing as rude. At least I’ve been reprimanded on it.
that’s hardly the same thing.
Even before Vatican II, the priest chewed the large consecrated Host. But that misses the point about the strategic design of the smaller thinner wafer.
Could have been a matter of economics as well.
I doubt economics had ANYTHING to do with it.
Actually my dad couldn’t even take the smallest piece on his deathbed. So it had to be spiritual.
Sure it does. I used to take graduate courses in business with priests at a Benedictine University so I know a little about it.
Actually my dad couldn’t even take the smallest piece on his deathbed. So it had to be spiritual.
May his soul, and souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Thanks for posting this, Kathrin. Does this help set your mind at ease? How about the rest of you? I hope so.
It’s consumed either way. Why hurry the process when you have a chance to reflect upon it before it loses its “appearance” per your earlier post where you wrote
Potentially spitting a piece of the Eucharist onto the ground is not a silly thing.
Does not have to do with chewing whatsoever. I’m amazed there’s been a 4 page argument on not chewing when that is not a Church requirement.
