Wearing the Blessed Sacrament

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I have been wondering why one never hears of people who constantly want to be in the presence of Christ, being able to actually WEAR a consecrated host in a blessed reliquary on a necklace or bracelet.

This seems as if it would allow the Eucharist to be with you wherever you went. Is this wrong? Wouldn’t this be a much more convenient form of adoration?
 
JDSokol said:
I have been wondering why one never hears of people who constantly want to be in the presence of Christ, being able to actually WEAR a consecrated host in a blessed reliquary on a necklace or bracelet.

This seems as if it would allow the Eucharist to be with you wherever you went. Is this wrong? Wouldn’t this be a much more convenient form of adoration?
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What if you lose the necklace/bracelet? See people don’t go around wearing the Blessed Sacrament because the Blessed Sacrament could be disgraced.
 
That makes sense, and obviously special care would need to be taken. However I wear a crucifix, wedding ring, etc. all without any issues. I think this risk can be considered as low as the danger of taking it in and out of a monstrance. Thanks for your answer Vince.

Jeff
 
The going rate (reward) for a Consecrated Host is $700.00. This is advertized by our local satanical worship “society”.

I think the risk is pretty damn high.
 
JDSokol said:
I have been wondering why one never hears of people who constantly want to be in the presence of Christ, being able to actually WEAR a consecrated host in a blessed reliquary on a necklace or bracelet.

This seems as if it would allow the Eucharist to be with you wherever you went. Is this wrong? Wouldn’t this be a much more convenient form of adoration?
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No! For a human to presume to carry God almighty about like that, like a trinket, a medal, a necklace?

How disrespectful!

No, I would never, ever do this, and I would seriously advise any person who considered trying to do it to consider the implications of such a presumptuous act.
 
JDSokol said:
I have been wondering why one never hears of people who constantly want to be in the presence of Christ, being able to actually WEAR a consecrated host in a blessed reliquary on a necklace or bracelet.

This seems as if it would allow the Eucharist to be with you wherever you went. Is this wrong? Wouldn’t this be a much more convenient form of adoration?
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What? Where is this coming from?

Aside from an ordained minister, Only deputed ministers can carry the Eucharist, and then to a sick person. Even then, only for that purpose with no detour or sidetracking.
The Eucharist is not a sacramental. Surely someone with a love for the Eucharist can see the obvious opportunity for abuse and sacrilege inherent in such a proposal. :confused:
ewtn.com/expert/answers/eucharist_carry.htm
 
JDSokol said:
I have been wondering why one never hears of people who constantly want to be in the presence of Christ, being able to actually WEAR a consecrated host in a blessed reliquary on a necklace or bracelet.

This seems as if it would allow the Eucharist to be with you wherever you went. ** Is this wrong? **
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Yes. It’s called a sacrilege; one of the worst grave sins a person can commit.
JDSokol said:
? Wouldn’t this be a much more convenient form of adoration?
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God is everywhere. Adoration (act of adoration of the will) may be done anywhere. A lot of ancient strict religious orders do not have the Blessed Sacrament exposed and prayer is emphasized to take place everywhere even outside the chapel. It is far better to be a person meditating on the Passion than being one of the unbelievers physically present at the Passion. The person who is unable to pray outside of a Church or away from the Blessed Sacrament is the very sort of person who should not be near the Blessed Sacrament constantly. We cannot “use” the Sacrament as our only “crutch” for prayer but need to learn how to pray in all places at all times.

People get acclimated to their surroundings. That holy picture or necklace inspires how much devotion in those who wear them daily? Closeness is not defined by how many inches a person is to the Bl. Sacrament but the unity of heart and mind and the gentle conversation of prayer. It is true that the Eucharist does confer great grace on a person receiving It, but the level of grace is tied into how well a person is prepared to receive it (again, the receptivity of the heart is important here).
 
Jesus said “Take, eat, this is my Body” and “Unless you eat the Flesh of the Son of man and drink His Blood, you have no life in you” We are intended to commune with Christ by eating and drinking. To wear it would be, at some level, to reject the consumption of the Eucharist. The Eucharist is not intended to remain outside of us, but to become part of our very being. Jesus intends to live in us as we strive to live in him. That is via consumption of the Eucharist while in a state of grace. John 6 and John 15 may help to clarify here, if you are looking for scriptural references.
 
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What? Where is this coming from?

Aside from an ordained minister, Only deputed ministers can carry the Eucharist, and then to a sick person. Even then, only for that purpose with no detour or sidetracking.
The Eucharist is not a sacramental. Surely someone with a love for the Eucharist can see the obvious opportunity for abuse and sacrilege inherent in such a proposal. :confused:
ewtn.com/expert/answers/eucharist_carry.htm
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I never said there wasn’t an opportunity for abuse, just as priests have abused their roles over the centuries in every capacity. It was merely a question.

You guys really need to see the pure hearted question for what it is, and not read so much into it.

Thank you for those who politely answered the question…to those of you who were less than polite, and more accusatory, thanks for trying.
 
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JB_Dugan said:
The going rate (reward) for a Consecrated Host is $700.00. This is advertized by our local satanical worship “society”.

I think the risk is pretty damn high.
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You can obtain a medallion on EWTN Catalog on the internet which has a medallion of the Host in the reliquary. The nuns at EWTN, founded by Mother Angelica wear it, rather than a Crucifix. However, it does not have an actual Host inside. It is a sacramental, or medal/medallion, just as a Crucifix is. If you wish to wear a REPRESENTATION of the Holy Eucharist, this is one way to do so. It is worn on a chain around the neck. I think you know the difference between a medallion and the actual Host. Perhaps obtaining one of these would satisfy your desire to concentrate your mind on Christ in the Eucharist.
God Bless.
 
judynurse said:
You can obtain a medallion on EWTN Catalog on the internet which has a medallion of the Host in the reliquary. The nuns at EWTN, founded by Mother Angelica wear it, rather than a Crucifix. However, it does not have an actual Host inside. It is a sacramental, or medal/medallion, just as a Crucifix is. If you wish to wear a REPRESENTATION of the Holy Eucharist, this is one way to do so. It is worn on a chain around the neck. I think you know the difference between a medallion and the actual Host. Perhaps obtaining one of these would satisfy your desire to concentrate your mind on Christ in the Eucharist.
God Bless.
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👍 good idea!
 
Special permission of the Bishop is required for Adoration chapels to be established. Special permission of the Bishop is required for the Blessed Sacrament to even be reserved anywhere outside the usual church tabernacle or established Adoration chapel located in a church. Monasteries, convents, houses of prayer, etc., must all apply for permission to keep the Blessed Sacrament reserved and/or exposed. The Bishop is ultimately responsible for the safe keeping of the Blessed Sacrament within his diocese, no matter where it is. This is one of his most solemn duties.

Wearing the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ our Lord as casually as a piece of jewelry, no matter how devoutly it might be worn, could never meet the requirements needed for the reservation and/or exposition of that most Blessed Sacrament.

I usually wear a monstrance pin on my jacket. When I ponder it, I mentally put myself before the Blessed Sacrament, even if the nearest tabernacle or Adoration chapel is miles away. It helps me focus on His Eternal Presence. It is certainly easier to explain what a monstrance pin represents than it would be to try to explain why I wear my God, my Savior, the Word Incarnate in a pendant around my neck.
 
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