For the life of me, I have no earthy or heavenly idea why any cardinal, bishop or priest would hold the Chalice of Precious Blood and the Body of Christ in such a fashion—for what reason? Why?
I took a couple of photos this morning trying to do it with an empty chalice and unconsecrated host, it is really awkward and the possibility of dropping a full chalice is greatly enhanced.
While the Bugnini Mass has flimsy rubrics, this manner of holding the Host and Chalice is not forbidden but it, in no way, is suggested or recommended or foreseen!
Why O Lord? Why????
As an aside, many years ago in the 1980’s, I knew of a priest who would hold several Hosts in his hand as he distributed Holy Communion, like a roll of coins folded in one’s hand and using the thumb to give out Holy Communion with many Hosts in the folded hand! UGH! Why O Lord? Why????
My final comment—it’s this and these kinds of things that make people want the Vetus Ordo, where we don’t have to experience these kinds of in-your-face antics!
3 comments:
Can't imagine why anyone would choose this "grip." With the weight of my chalice and the diameter of the cup, it would be impossible.
One explanation I’ve seen is that it’s a habit from some South American churches, where the celebrant holds a mic in his left hand and holds the Host and chalice in his right. Apparently they don’t have clip-on, over the ear, or standing mics?? I don’t think I buy it.
It’s distracting at best, and unreasonably and unnecessarily risks spillage of the Precious Blood. What a coincidence that this man is now head of the former Holy Office!
Nick
Dispensing hosts like coins or poker chips . . I'd forgotten that one father. I have not seen that in years. That reminds of the priest, 20 or 30 years ago, who would, out of one of those tub or bowel ciboriums, flick the host up in the air to land on the person cupped hands.
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