LINEN ON THE HEDGEROW: Bowing before receiving Holy Communion

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Wednesday, 15 June 2011

Want to be a modern martyr and not be killed?

Here's how.....

...The Conference of English and Welsh Bishops has approved one's right to kneel to receive Holy Communion. Yes, that is correct. I have re-read Fr Tim's blog and there it is in black and white....here's what the Bishops state:-

"...... individual members of the faithful may choose to receive Communion while kneeling".

I know that, Fr T advises against blogging in letters large and clear in a more recent post but.....I just cannot resist!
This is your chance to become a martyr for Christ; no communion rails? just kneel - Extraordinary Ministers? just kneel - unsympathetic parish priest? just kneel - parish scandalmongers? ignore 'em and just kneel!
We are all bound to obey our Bishops in matters of legitimate teaching regarding the Faith so please.... let's get on and do it!

If Padre Pio could do it.........?

This is what can happen if you bow before reception...

"...when they communicate standing, it is recommended that the faithful bow in reverence before receiving the sacrament."

(Bishops Conference of England & Wales)

Priests beware.......

A Mother's prayer for her soldier son

As Thou didst walk in Galilee, so loving Saviour, walk with him for me: For since the years have passed and he has grown, I cannot follow, he must walk alone. Be Thou my feet that I have had to stay, for Thou canst comrade him on every way. Be Thou my voice, when sinful things allure, pleading with him to choose those that endure. Be Thou my hand that would keep his in mine, all, all things that a mother must resign. When he was little I could walk with him and guide but now, I pray Thee, Thou be at his side. And as Thy Blessed Mother folded Thee, so kind and loving Saviour, guard my son for me.