Question:
This question is directed to fellow Roman Catholics on the site. I hope this
doesn't sound silly or offend anyone - but here goes: I am about 7 weeks post op and still haven't participated in the sacrament of communion during Mass. I am afraid I will upchuck, etc., how have other Catholics handled this? Perhaps you could direct your opinions/answers to me privately at my email address. [email protected] Thanks alot. Sandy Combs — Sandy C. (posted on April 29, 2000)
April 29, 2000
Will you settle for an answer from an ANGLO Catholic? (Episcopalian)
>smile<
Your question is not silly AT ALL -- I am pre-op but have thought about
this myself. Here is what I suggest: Talk to your priest. Tell him your
concern. He should be willing to offer you the sacrament in private untill
you feel secure. GOOD LUCK!
— Evelyn B.
April 29, 2000
Sandy - I am sure God realizes what you are going through and is very proud
of you for your courage. Speak with your priest and perhaps your first
attempt could be in private with him. God Bless and take care!
— Lisa ..
April 29, 2000
I was still in the hospital on Ash Wednesday, 2 days after my surgery. It
didn't occur to me that I SHOULDN'T take communion until after the host was
in my mouth (pretty funny story - almost send Ah sh***t, instead of
Ah-men). The host dissolves/softens very rapidly. Hold it in your mouth
and it will soften and separate and you will be able to swallow it. Take
your time. I spoke with my nutritionist about it later and she had the
same suggestion. Just remember to stay about from the wine!
— Toni B.
April 30, 2000
This question isn't just for Catholics - Lutherans and other Christians
also do communion. Thank you for asking because Easter Sunday communion
prompted me to think about the same issue. I have read that alcohol is bad
in general for us to have, and with it's sweetness, I don't think grape
juice is an option. We take a tiny individual cup of the "blood"
at my church, and after we're done it is placed in a small basket with
holes. So I cannot simply take a tiny sip and leave the rest in the basket
otherwise it will cause a mess. Any suggestions???
— Paula G.
April 30, 2000
Your question is not silly. It's very practical. I spoke to my priest
after the surgery. He told me he could break a tiny piece off of the host
and give it to me. I had no trouble. I also had no trouble taking the
blood. Remember, it's only a sip. However, if you feel self-conscious, a
eucharistic minister could give you the sacrament in private. God bless
you!
— Renata L.
May 1, 2000
Sandy, I take communion every Sunday and I am the perfect example of a
person who can't handle breads. I am 99% sure you can handle that itsy
bitsy piece of bread.
— [Deactivated Member]
July 15, 2002
Your question doesn't sound funny. I am 6 weeks post-op. During the first
mass I attended post-op, I found myself wondering the same thing.
Everything went smoothly for me. I had both the body and blood. Good luck
and don't worry.
— Lee D.
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