Sacraments 101: Eucharist

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The video, Sacraments 101: Eucharist, explained the appropriate ways that the general public shall receive the Holy communion; furthermore, the video points out that many individuals receive the Eucharist inappropriately. The Roman Missal clearly announced that the Consecrated Host may be received either on the tongue of in the hand, at the discretion of each Communicant. The video lists that multiple fallacious ways—snatching, taking, and biting the Host—may be disrespectful to Jesus and the Catholic Church. In a nutshell, that practicing the correct way to receive the Host should be high on agenda. Like the video said, all Christians shall make themselves completely open to receive this beautiful and graceful gift that God is offering to

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