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Pete

Brilliant, Father. More of you's and less of him's might save the Chrurch in the west yet.

12/8/2009 6:18:56 PM

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Patricia Thomas

I am disturbed about the recent recommendation in the American Catholic Church that the Eucharist in the form of the Blood of Christ not be served to accommodate those fearful of the H1N1 virus (at least that's the way I understood it). In other words, I am prohibited from receiving the Blood of Christ because some folks believe the H1N1 virus can be pass on through it. That is absolutely preposterous to me. I can absolutely NOT believe that the BLOOD OF CHRIST will pass on sickness and death. If you poored the virus in the cup after it was consecrated, I would still drink it because I believe in the power of Christ in the Eucharist. I understand fear and weak faith. There are areas of faith where I'm weak. But my weakness or anyone elses weak faith should not inhibit the strong faith of another. A better solution would have been to announce that those who are not fearful of the H1N1 virus are welcome to receive the Blood and those who are concerned refrain. As it stands now, those of us who wish to receive the Blood of Christ are unable to. The problem is not about receiving the Blood, IT'S THE REASON we're not permitted to receive the blood. I'm disturbed that by this action, the Church is announcing that the BLOOD OF CHRIST has no power over the H1N1 virus and if the Blood of Christ has no power over the H1N1 virus, how can it "raise me from the dead on the last day."

Truly Disturbed
Patricia Thomas

12/20/2009 4:38:18 PM

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Martin Soy

Once again, Notre Dame is the source of error. Is it still a truly Catholic institution?

12/25/2009 6:20:21 PM

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Stephen P. Stack

While I agree that it's too extreme to say that there is no place or need for Eucharistic adoration, I wonder if it doesn't itself become exaggerated for some as more important than the celebration of Eucharistic Liturgy, the full, active, conscious participation in Eucharist. I think that what Fr. McBrien is stating objection to is this sense of rejection of a fuller, richer participation that places one in a more familiar relationship with God which may seem to diminish reverence and a sense of God's transcedence. However, it is also unfortunate that many of the faithful have regular experience of poorer celebrations of the Mass and richer experiences of (or in) Eucharistic Adoration. (Well, not so much in my parish.... :-) ) The natural response seems to be to put more focus, energy and effort into Eucharistic Adoration, which is easier to be successful with, while the preparation and celebration of Eucharistic Liturgy can at least seem to be a more daunting task. The main difference is that adoration is an act of devotion by an indivdual; Liturgy is not. I think it is more fair to McBrien to aknowledge that the trend toward emphasizing private devotion is something of a step backwards when we begin to favor it over the celebration of Eucharist. This is an understandable trend, but an unfortunate one.

12/28/2009 1:19:10 PM

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James Montfort

Eucharistic Adoration comment was fantastic. A group of men are preparing for a weekend of Adoration at an upcoming ACTS retreat and your explanation was a real gift. Thanks James

2/3/2010 3:55:19 PM

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Annie

Stephen I think you are making a lot of assumptions about people who practice Eucharistic Adoration. I have been a devotee for several years and have never considered it more important than the mass.I have never missed a mass. I think many people like myself, in this modern world of unrelenting media need a little more than mass once a week to keep us focused on God. It is a loving act of time in a world that puts undue constraints on our every minute. When I read Fr. McBrien's comments I was deeply offended, again.

2/5/2010 12:54:47 PM

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