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Sunday June 10, 2012 Daily Blog John W Previous 2012 blogs

Dear Friends

Hello on the Feast of The Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)

My blood boils when I think of how Communion from the chalice
is now being discouraged:

No more Communion on the hand

Pope wants everyone to kneel and receive Communion on tongue:

2008-06-26 Pope sets norm

2010-05-26 announcement from Vatican

c.f. these words I wrote in February this year:

Last year, at several parishes (in Hong Kong), I was saddened to find that
Communion under both kinds had been stopped.
No more Communion from the chalice

Towards the end of the year I respectfully informed the VG
and Bishop Tong (an old friend)
that in future I would not be available for helping
at parishes that did not have Communion under both kinds.

For me, this was taking a stand for the vision of Vatican 2

I should point out that at HK's Cathedral
there is always Communion under both kinds.

And I should add that my first email to the VG on this matter
brought a most agreeing response to the effect
"let me know what parishes have stopped Communion under both kinds
and I'll take care of it"

Last week I was contacted by the secretary of a large parish for help with Sunday Mass
(...the VG had given them my name...).
When I asked if they had Communion under both kinds,
the answer was "no".
So I politely explained how this was a matter of principle for me,
how I had explained my position to the VG and bishop,
and said I was most willing to help
if there could please be Communion under both kinds when I said Mass

The secretary said she would consult the parish priest.
Since then, no contact. I don't think they want me. I hope I'm wrong

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On this 10th of the month, Jesus please bless the people of Hubei
(Please join me in praying for one part of China each day of the month)

My Bible Plan for today = The readings for Corpus Christi (which stress the Blood of Christ!)

Thank you for a prayer

God bless!

John W

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