@EricRSammons All of these outward signs of reverence can be faked. True reverence comes from within and does not need to manifest itself in outward signs. We are not to judge. Only God knows our hearts. Be at peace by not burdening yourself with the reverence of others. Focus on you & pray.
@BreeSolstad EMHC’s are vital to delivering the Eucharist to the homebound in most parishes I am familiar with. The shortage of Priests and Deacons means without them, the homebound would not receive communion. Cut them some slack. They are providing a critical ministry of The Church.
@HippieReligious None of these external things that you have mentioned will bring people to a greater reverence for the Holy Eucharist. They are simply a result of it. Only an internal, personal encounter with Christ will bring the reverence we all desire. Let’s work on creating that encounter.
@CristoReyIII @wonderingmcg @SecretFire79 Im all for reverence, especially receiving in a state of grace through reconciliation, but that ultimately comes from within, not externally.
@CristoReyIII@SecretFire79 I think your blame for the lack of belief is misplaced. Seems to reason that the burden of faith 100% lies squarely with the one receiving the Eucharist, not the one distributing it. If you’re trying to get to the root of the issue, using a EMHC as your argument is not it.
@FurnishedMind The gospels were not written until well after Jesus death and the canon of the Bible was not established for a few hundred years A.D. How do you suppose the early Church handed on the faith? The practices, beliefs and traditions of the Apostles thrived without a written Bible.
@ShaneSchaetzel @BehavingHealthy @ButchMailhot Where did you get the idea that any Pope is always infallible? The Catholic Church itself does not teach that. It is only true when he teaches from the chair of St. Peter on matters of faith and morals. The Popes infallibility has never extended to everything He’s spoken.