Tag Archives: Communion on the tongue

QUAERITUR: Did Jesus feed the Apostles on the tongue at the Last Supper?

Posted on 11 September 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
Father, do you think Jesus fed His apostles on the tongue when he instituted the Eucharist?
I think it is very likely.
You may try to respond that He didn’t. Gratis asseritur.
But, I’ll play along….
I respond saying, I hope He … Continue reading →

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Pont. Comm. “Ecclesia Dei” letter about Communion in the hand

Posted on 6 July 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Even yesterday I had a conversation about the thorny issue of just what Summorum Pontificum (the 3rd anniversary of its release is tomorrow, blessed day) might have revived.
Take the situation of the distribution of Holy Communion.
In the old days … Continue reading →

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Calgary Communion Controversy Concluded

Posted on 8 December 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

You all know about the controversy over Communion on the tongue in Calgary, Alberta.
There has been a development.
The website of the FSSP parish in Calgary announces that the "suspension" on celebration of the older form of Holy Mass has been … Continue reading →

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Posted in SESSIUNCULA | Tagged Bp. Henry, Communion on the tongue, FSSP, H1N1 | 20 Comments

The Calgary Communion Show Down

Posted on 1 December 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I have pretty much spoken my piece about the issue of attempts to deny the Catholic people their rites in the matter of how to receive Holy Communion, especially when a restriction is placed again Holy Communion on the tongue.
Also, … Continue reading →

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