As UK public Masses resume, bishops demand Communion in the hand only while standing
The bishops’ document also insists that “Communion must be given silently in the hand only, with the communicant standing, and avoiding any physical contact.”
Why no kneeling, old bill?
“Why no kneeling, old bill?”
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The bishops know that one who assumes the posture of kneeling prior to receiving Holy Eucharist is publicly and unequivocally demonstrating total reverence for the body, blood, soul and divinity of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Why would they want to encourage that?