"They give me those few precious moments before receiving (on the tongue mind you) to reflect, pray, and give thanks on my knees for all that I have been given."
What are you doing for the whole previous portions of the Mass, playing video games on your phone?
"They give me those few precious moments before receiving (on the tongue mind you) to reflect, pray, and give thanks on my knees for all that I have been given."
What are you doing for the whole previous portions of the Mass, playing video games on your phone?
Maybe you should use that time to reconsider natsy, unsupported and judgmental statements.
I both believe in the Real Presence and view the reception of the Eucharist as an integral part of the Mass, not something separate from it, as was the practice in my grandparents day.
"They give me those few precious moments before receiving (on the tongue mind you) to reflect, pray, and give thanks on my knees for all that I have been given."
What are you doing for the whole previous portions of the Mass, playing video games on your phone?
Do you really see no difference between the moments immediately before and after receiving Holy Communion, and all the rest of the Mass?
If not, than just so you know, most people who believe in the Real Presence do.
Maybe you should use that time to reconsider natsy, unsupported and judgmental statements.
I both believe in the Real Presence and view the reception of the Eucharist as an integral part of the Mass, not something separate from it, as was the practice in my grandparents day.
obviously, I would like to remind everyone in this thread of The Pillar's commenting policy. I bet you already know what it is.
I assumed so, and I apologize for implying otherwise.
The physical reception of our God is something of a climax to the prayer that occurs throughout the Mass, yes?
Thank you and yes, I think what you said above is a good statement.