tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post4485395357427518840..comments2024-03-28T20:30:10.681-04:00Comments on southern orders: MY COMMON CHALICE PHOBIA JUST GOT WORSE, MUCH WORSE, READ ON:Fr. Allan J. McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16986575955114152639noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-87684756532517288012013-11-17T19:47:54.459-05:002013-11-17T19:47:54.459-05:00The problem is that people cough into their hands...The problem is that people cough into their hands and also touch their mouth<br />and nose. I have seen people refuse to shake hands in Church while letting people know that they have a cold. That's charitable consideration. It has been shown in healthcare facilities that when clinicians wash their hands between patients it can have a substantial effect on bacteria and virus transmission rates. <br /><br />The prescription here is common sense. You are nor obligated to attend Mass if you are sick If you choose to attend, you are not obligated to receive. I have read about some saints who did not receive when sick because (in the case of tuberculosis) they were coughing up blood and would not be able to consume the eucharist.<br /><br />What about silver chalices?<br /><br />Of all the metals with antimicrobial properties, silver has the most effective antibacterial action and the least toxicity to animal cells (Guggenbichler et al., 1999<br />Some hospitals filter hot water through copper-silver filters to defeat MRSA and legionella infections.<br /><br />Some studies on silver have come up with inconclusive results. It couldn't hurt to use a silver chalice though -at least during flu season.<br /><br />Georgenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-56012792999089980972013-11-17T15:40:34.838-05:002013-11-17T15:40:34.838-05:00You were the one who started this whole germ thing...You were the one who started this whole germ thing. I'm fine. I never said anything about licking stuff. You did. Adios...<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-8812625889304293492013-11-17T14:34:39.022-05:002013-11-17T14:34:39.022-05:00No don't carry that or do any of those things ...No don't carry that or do any of those things , but would suggest that you stop licking door mobs, money, rims of used cups, glasses and and chalices and stop licking your fingers and hsnds, these are common sense precautions I urge you as a brother in Christ to do! Fr. Allan J. McDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16986575955114152639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-5847038228679329152013-11-17T14:27:47.711-05:002013-11-17T14:27:47.711-05:00Carry sanitizer? Really? You sound like a pretty ...Carry sanitizer? Really? You sound like a pretty strong case of OCD. There are counselors. Do you eat peanuts and potato chips and hot dogs with a fork?<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-2818692049134643042013-11-17T14:11:22.769-05:002013-11-17T14:11:22.769-05:00No danger if you don't lick your money or your...No danger if you don't lick your money or your hands after handling money. Wash hands frequently and carry sanitizer but never, ever lick your hand or doorknobs !Fr. Allan J. McDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16986575955114152639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-51071487397274055102013-11-17T14:07:12.900-05:002013-11-17T14:07:12.900-05:00Paper money can contain more germs than a househol...Paper money can contain more germs than a household toilet. A report in "Southern Medical Journal" found pathogens, including staphylococcus on 94% of dollar bills. Fr Mc, do the people counting your collection wear latex gloves? Do you? All the time?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-74631706036457752512013-11-17T13:04:39.046-05:002013-11-17T13:04:39.046-05:00False! You must then bring your hands to your mout...False! You must then bring your hands to your mouth, nose or eyes. If you don't no problem.Fr. Allan J. McDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16986575955114152639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-53884773517450263952013-11-17T13:02:37.742-05:002013-11-17T13:02:37.742-05:00Licking isn't required for transmission of ger...Licking isn't required for transmission of germs. Touching suffices.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-806328930922096452013-11-17T13:00:07.772-05:002013-11-17T13:00:07.772-05:00R u in the habiit of licking these things?R u in the habiit of licking these things?Fr. Allan J. McDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16986575955114152639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-57172277731815699862013-11-17T12:57:31.107-05:002013-11-17T12:57:31.107-05:00If we are skeered of germs from other peoples'...If we are skeered of germs from other peoples' hands, we will eliminate doorknobs, door handles, and door push plates. I think they should go before the common cup.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-5636099849442367462013-11-17T11:08:00.717-05:002013-11-17T11:08:00.717-05:00When I worked in surgery years ago, we would put c...When I worked in surgery years ago, we would put culture dishes in the doggone autoclave and grow stuff! You cannot eliminate bugs completely, but you can reduce 1. dosage, 2. time of exposure, and 3. toxicity. The cup exposes you in all three ways, but especially 1 and 3.Genehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06672484450736725268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-87050114870556421842013-11-17T10:22:24.584-05:002013-11-17T10:22:24.584-05:00Even if you discount drinking from the cup itself,...Even if you discount drinking from the cup itself, everyone who receives this way has to physically take the chalice into their hands,<br />So this handling can also be a transmission vector for any virus or bacteria.<br />I saw a demonstration one time where a chemical was sprayed on a persons hands which would reveal any bacteria that was on them. You would be surprised what still remained even after a person had washed with soap and water.Georgenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-36004351220649045332013-11-17T07:38:58.494-05:002013-11-17T07:38:58.494-05:00Katherine, The cup is not necessary. Receiving in ...Katherine, The cup is not necessary. Receiving in one kind is complete Communion. So, I guess if someone gets meningitis, pneumonia, or herpes it is because they did not Confess enough. So, when your kids are sick, do you take them to a doctor or do you take them to Confession? You sound like a Christian Scientist...<br /><br />Patient: "Doctor, what is my diagnosis?<br />Physician: "You have a virulent form of pneumonia."<br />Patient: "Wow…how did I get it?"<br />Physician: "You did not go to Confession enough."<br />Patient: "How will you treat it?"<br />Physician: "Well, we have antibiotics, but we won't fool with those. Go to Confession."<br />Genehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06672484450736725268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-11936762612858203632013-11-16T21:18:11.418-05:002013-11-16T21:18:11.418-05:00I remember when Catholics feared God not germs. Yo...I remember when Catholics feared God not germs. You know that thing called Reverence for Christ in the Eucharist? Seriously, if you are afraid of germs you need to confess more. <br /><br />This reads like an Eye of the Tiber spoof. More proof that Catholics are out of grace and we have no idea what we receive. Bishop Sheen said, "if we truly knew what we were receiving we crawl on our hands and knees to the altar rail." <br /><br />so sad...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07100663252204308026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-81989176601981289072013-11-16T18:56:57.602-05:002013-11-16T18:56:57.602-05:00Anonymous, You kidding? I've seen them down ri...Anonymous, You kidding? I've seen them down right making out…I'm talkin' people old enough to know better…like, their teen age kids would be embarrassed.Genehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06672484450736725268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-43665734616565566932013-11-16T12:18:27.341-05:002013-11-16T12:18:27.341-05:00At the (hippie) greeting of peace, some people act...At the (hippie) greeting of peace, some people actually TOUCH each other....why I've even seen them (gasp) KISSING...right in CHURCH. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com