Another pet peeve is when you go to a funeral and the priest says that he knows that the person is in heaven right now. They never want to focus on that fact that everyone should be praying for the person. If I was in purgatory and all my family just thought I was already in heaven and didn't pray for me, I would be disappointed.
I agree with you. My pet peeve is when people say how a person/child has become an angel in heaven after they’ve died. Human beings do not become angels.
Same here, this causes great anxiety in my soul. I cringe every time I hear it. Is it appropriate then to say something when contrary to what some (not all) priests say? I struggle because it is true charity to speak in truth. We need to be praying for the repose of their eternal soul, not start canonization.
In Croatia all friends and family members the second someone died are coming to his home and all together praying rosary for his/hers soul in purgatory. And then priest have a mass for his/hers soul in purgatory. (Sorry on my English it’s my third language.)
THAT IS SO TRUE I SAW THIS VIDEO WHERE A MUSLIM SAID IF YOUR GOD IS ALL FOR GIVING WHY DID HE MAKE A INNOCENT MAN DIE ON THE CROSS AND I WAS LIKE DO YOUR RESEARCH
@@danusdragonfly6640 they jesus is "an innocent man". they don't believe christ is God, they don't even believe he is preexistant. they "believe in jesus" in the same way many atheists do.
You bet i will. I've taught RCIA for 15 years and there is no greater work for a lay person IMO. I love it, and have made lifelong friends with students and other teachers. What a terrific thing. God bless, "and may God who has begun a great work in you bring it to completion!"
YES! Communion on the tongue! You don't know how refreshing it is to hear this for me, where I live on a college campus where most people receive on the hand.
While I appreciate your zeal, one of my biggest pet peeves is people who judge me for receiving the Blessed Sacrament in my hands, without knowing anything about my compromised health making it highly inadvisable for others to put their hands near my mouth, and who condemn me as being less reverent as a result.
Excellent video, Amber! My pet peeve: When fallen away Catholics say they attended 8-12 years of Catholic school as usage of credibility especially when they give some ignorant or ridiculous reason why the Church is wrong or that the belief in God is nonsensical. An example would be a fallen away Catholic who was an altar server saying the he knew the Catholic Church was a fraud when he learned that the communion wafers he was preparing were delivered in a brown box. What were you expecting, First Class Delivery via doves? Or when another fallen away Catholic assured people that transubstantiation was only believed by a small, fringe group of Catholics, and that the Eucharist was just used as symbol of Jesus' body and blood.
Yes, every time a conversation starts with "Well I was raised Catholic", you know you are talking to a fallen away Catholic that doesn't know the faith.
My pet peeve is when people say that they have salvation because they're "good people" or because the "follow" the 10 commandments cause they don't kill or robe. If only it was that easy 😂
@@danusdragonfly6640 or Protestants that think by saying Jesus is their personal Saviour and they are saved therefore no need to be held accountable for their sins.
@@danusdragonfly6640 I know, right? Thank God when we TRULY confess we have to do it with true repentance and with the will of not doing it again. Sadly not everyone does that, but we have to keep going and keep teaching who doesn´t know or understands our faith. And with the priest abuses, I reccomend seeing the criminal section in the Code of Canon Law, It sad that evil exists everywhere and in everyone, we have to keep praying for all those that give bad testimony and for all who are suffering
i always used to think humans became angels, but i've been learning much more about my faith. you become a saint which is awesome. it's so interesting to hear what you think. i love hearing others talk about being catholic. being catholic is awesome. we pray with Mary, the saints, and adoration is a whole other story. Adoration is my favorite thing ever. we get to sit right in the presence of jesus and pray. it always makes me cry, but that's just being vulnerable in the presence of god.
I appreciate your passion. I just found your channel and have only begun to watch your videos. Though I have not committed myself to the Roman Catholic Church, I have found many of the Roman Catholic faith practices beneficial. In March of 2015 I was present in an active shooting, I was three feet away from the shooter. Since that time I have endured horrific attacks from PTSD, from flashbacks and still images of the shooting and it's aftermath. Nightmares, anxiety and panic attacks and other horrific attacks. I felt as if I was losing my mind and was seeking for a way to handle these attacks. I had remembered that my grandmother was a devoted Roman Catholic and I began to look into the Roman Catholic faith. I have actively been praying from my Catholic Book of Prayers, following the Mass Readings from the 1962 Roman Catholic Daily Missal and reading devotions from the book Divine Intimacy. I have found the writings of St. Teresa of Avila both comforting and encouraging. I truly believe the Lord has used this faith practice to guide me through the hellish attacks of PTSD, giving me some firm footing. I was an active Word of Faith Bible Teacher, though my experiences with PTSD and the battle I had to fight often and with no instant healing caused me to consider a different path. It is comforting to now understand that the suffering I endure is the partaking in the sufferings of Christ (Colossians 1:24). The Roman Catholic faith expression I find appealing is the Carmelite faith tradition. This is probably why I find comfort in the writings of St. Teresa of Avila and the devotional writings from Father Gabriel Of St. Mary Magdalen in his book Divine Intimacy. Sorry for my long comment. Blessings in Jesus Name!
My pet peeves are when people say the Lords name in vain, when people don’t see the intellectual Side of Catholicism, when people make sexual jokes and make fun of catholicism, and impatience and lack of self-control when it comes to people acting on their wrath.
One of my biggest pet peeves is conversation in the church. I really gets to me because this is the house of God and he is present in the most holy sacrament and resting in the Tabernacle (hence the red candle beside it). I see way too many people standing at the ends of pews, in the middle of them, and even at the doors facing inwards. Such a lack of reverence. Another is the disrespect towards the Catholic Church. So many protestants and "non- denominational" Christians mock and dis-respect the Catholic Church of which their practices come from. Apparently, I can't say something that is against what they believe, but I can stand there and be criticized by them and be forced to take it because I'll be disrespectful to them. Sorry, I wanted to keep it short, but I get heated too. Thank you for always sharing! I love your content. You were one of the first Catholic Content Creators I saw on TikTok and have found many others because of your page. God Bless you always!
When you mentioned that pet peeve about that dude who shoved you to cut in front of an old lady to receive Holy Communion, I thought about what was written: “Everyone who is now last will be first, and everyone who is first will be last.” (Matthew 20:16)
I respect that many people feel strongly about receiving on the tongue. However the church permits receiving on the hand as well (obviously with reverence). No one is a lesser Catholic for receiving on the hands. Just wanted to say this because I’ve been seeing many comments around the internet on this topic and a few of them get a bit rude and condescending. I was taught to receive on the hand for my first communion and up until a little while ago I didn’t even know about receiving on the tongue, but the Lord knows our hearts and that’s what’s ultimately important I think. If the church didn’t permit it I would think differently but since She does at this time It doesn’t bother me which way people choose to receive. All that being said I’m personally in favor of receiving on the tongue now and I would be all for a reform to make that the standard.
I love your content, and I understand why these things are your pet peeves, but I also hope to caution you to take care not to go too far into judgement of others, especially when you don't know why they are doing certain things. The one about being late or leaving mass early is especially one I think about. As a mother and who knows mothers of 6, 7, 8, 10 children I can say typically we try to be on time for everything. But if your kid needs a diaper change or a baby needs to be fed, that will come at inopportune times(including during mass even). Unfortunately you can't put them on a schedule. And as someone who works and tries to go to weekday masses when I can, I usually have to leave early on work days to be at my job on time. As much as I would love to stay for all of mass, some days are rushed. If work can be avoided or started later, that is great for those people. But my job is on a schedule and I must be there at my scheduled time. I agree you should not leave early to avoid people or just to get home.. but yeah just some insight on that one. The other one that I kind of agree but also disagree with is receiving the Eucharist in the hand. There is a way to to reverently receive in your hand, there are also abuses. We can absolutely call out the abuses that you addressed, but lumping everyone who receives in the hand as irreverent when the church does allow that practice can certainly be too deep in judgement and people may have a reason to do so. Such as maybe they are sick and do not want the priest's fingers to have germs for the next person. I agree irreverent behavior is an issue, but boxing in reverent behavior as a specific action and discrediting all other actions is why the protestants have so many issues with us bowing to statues because to them, bowing is worship and reverence and so they can't even understand how bowing is not worship. I personally kneel and receive in the mouth, but I know people who reverently receive in the hand as well. Hope this helps you to understand some of the things that may be challenging you or that may lead you into a traditionalist/God forbid, SSPX type situation. I have seen it happen with too many people. Have mercy on people, especially when you don't know their story. God bless you and your mission! Seriously love your videos!
@@danusdragonfly6640 we are all called to perfect in every situation God places in. If God places an evil priest in our lives we have to: Number 1- do prayer and penance for this priest. Number 2 - take it up with authorities inside the Church and possibly outside the Church. You are acting demented to assume that she has a problematic priest that she has had a personal encounter with and didn't do anything about it. Catholics would love NOTHING more than to have our priests be saints. We can't force priests to be saints and God has given us all limited power in this world. Its like getting mad at children for the sins of their parents. Very demented.
@@danusdragonfly6640 is there a particular priest that you know of that has done something evil that has not been held accountable? My question to you is 'what have you done in response to this'? And 'what would you like me or Religious Hippie to do about it'? We can obviously pray. But please, inform us about a particular priest you know is of serious concern.
@@danusdragonfly6640 you don't know who you are talking to. I am overjoyed when a predator priest is removed from his position. I would champion a just trial and execution for these priests if they are found guilty. You are a sick person to assume we want wolves in sheeps clothing. But you attack the innocent like they do. Meaning you are more like these predator priests than anyone else here
The eating thing! If you can't go for an hour without eating, maybe time management is something to look into. I have POTS, so I sip some Gatorade or Pedialyte before going into the church.
For most of my life, we never ate before Mass at all. We would wait and go out somewhere afterward to eat. I remember when I made my First Communion several of the kids fainted because it was a long day and no one ate before Communion.
I actually grew up in a Lutheran church where they did communion on the tongue with the alter rail. After becoming Catholic it was honestly very weird taking communion in the hand for the first time. I wouldn't exactly call it a pet peeve of mine (who am I to say how my God should come to me?), but I would welcome a change back to the alter rail.
My family is late to mass a lot and sometimes that effects me getting to mass early. I get very annoyed by this and they don’t seem to care. I’m in college now and am able to be at mass at least 10 minutes early. Being early allows me time to pray and is allows me to get into the right frame of mind. Another bonus is that I can find seats when I’m early, since I’m short and have troubles focusing, I like to sit towards the front.
I don't disagree with you but my biggest pet peeve is when people are intolerant of little children in Church and don't understand HOW DIFFICULT it is to keep toddlers happy so YES I am going to give my child a snack during mass if that helps her settle down. I DO feed her before mass but I also make sure I pack snacks because you never know. It Is so rude when people get mad at mothers who bring their little ones. There is NO FUTURE of the Church without the children!!! Also it's hard enough without the judgement and snarky looks. Ugh. Rant over. Please be more compassionate to mothers and their little ones.
I agree here. My church has a “crying room” which is a semi-soundproof room with a speaker into it with what the priest is saying, but that isn’t at every church. I agree because there are some parents who cannot afford to put their children with a babysitter every Sunday, so banning crying children is banning Catholics from practicing their faith. Also, if a child sees a parent who doesn’t go to church/isn’t excited to go to church because they’re worried about getting glared at, the child will pick up on that. They’re so much smarter than most people think! If I had to give parents some advice though, sit in the back, just in case the child is inconsolably crying.
I have 9 children ages 15 to 4....I have brought ALL my children to Mass since they were born and we have NEVER, NEVER, NEVER brought food to church for them after they started solid food! (I did step out and nurse them when they were infants). Teach your children. Stop using them as excuses. It is hard, but it is necessary! We are not intolerant of children, we are intolerant of parents who use them as excuses.
I'm old school; food, beverage, and toys stay home period. I'm sorry to hear you experience such rudeness, snarky looks, and judgements from others at holy Mass. That is just wrong. People do need to be more compassionate for mothers with children. It is wonderful you attend Mass together as family. God bless you!
I have 5 kids the last 2 are ages 3 & 4. I bring them small toys or on especially cranky mornings they can view (no sound) videos on my phone. It keeps them seated and quiet. It also allows me to pay attention to the mass and homily. At times they come kneel with me and I explain quietly I’m their ears what’s happening and how special it is. I remember attending Latin Mass as a child 4-5yo and my Grandmother giving me death stares and my mother SQUEEZING my hand as the silent way of saying “settle down & pay attention” … I want a positive experience of mass for my little ones and they are getting them. You can’t say you’re a good Catholic if you’re angry that there’s children actually at mass. The called us to be fruitful & multiply, kids in Mass is a result of that 😆
The leaving mass early KILLS ME. I was always taught you don’t move until the priest has processed out first and then every can start filing out of the pews behind him. Also one time in mass a man was clipping his nails 😖 we all could hear the nail clipper but couldn’t figure out who was doing it. Once someone figured out who, multiple ppl scowled at him until he stopped 🤦🏻♀️😂 but he never did it again 🤷🏻♀️ I couldn’t believe it I was so baffled he thought that was appropriate 😣
@@danusdragonfly6640 In Ireland they have been held accountable. The judicial system. You know people have gone through abuse by people who aren't clergy? Much more common. Even small children by older teenagers, childhood neglect etc. I 🤔 think the problem is fallen human nature and the cycle of abuse that continues on. I bet alot of those priests who sexual abused had some form of abuse happen in childhood and it takes years for some of these memories to surface and of course Satan takes advantage of people's emotional/ psychological wounds to lead then into wrongdoing. Satan looks for an entry point and who better to use than priests who bring us the Sacraments. When a priest falls from grace alot of people fall away from faith or faith is severely tested. We live in a world of abuse even our senses. Innocence can be taken from children through sexual imagery etc. I still deal with my own issues around childhood physical abuse neglect and rejection. The anger I was left with is the worst part. I had sexual stuff happen to me at 3 or 4. When I was 24 I had the flashbacks. It was a brother now deceased and older siblings and his friends put him up to it. That older sibling decades later won't meet me to talk. He threatened to kill me years ago when I went to his house to discuss it. Shame and guilt makes people very evasise. I wanted to talk it out and reconcile what happened. Sometimes people want to hide the bad things they have done. He has lived a very respectable life done well for himself. Maybe he has repented to God about it which is the most important which just leaves me working on forgiveness and letting go the past.
I 100% agree with you on the subject of the Eucharist. Because of Covid our pastor decided to start doing Communion by intinction. I was having a conversation with some friends about how to receive. I actually looked it up in the General Istructions of the Roman Missal (GIRM), because I saw people grabbing the intincted host out of Father's hand. I told my friends that an intincted host MUST be received on the tongue. They actually got upset and said it was none of my business.
Hey Amber Rose - love the channel! Totally agree with 4 of the 5 - especially the late to Mass part - i hate being late to Mass worse than a toothache! The one im not with you on is the communion line. I am NOT in favor of the traditional row-by-row communion line process you find at most N.O. parishes. Here's the thing - it's not really traditional. Im old enough to remember when people got up and got in the communion line when they wanted to and not in any pre-defined row-by-row way. Some people wanted to be first in line, others waited until the end. Here's why that was good - there was no real way to see who went to communion, and who abstained. Let's face it - we're all fallen and we all sometimes sin and aren't worthy of receiving. We had to work or just couldn't make the 1/2 hour of confession available on Saturday afternoon (another major pet-peeve that is in MY top 5). Or maybe we broke the fast unthinkingly. Whatever. But the row-by-row reception makes it really obvious that someone isn't receiving. And that adds social pressure to receive unworthily. Certainly happens to me.
Can someone actually explain to me why receiving Communion in the hand is more sanitary than receiving on the tongue? I have thought about this ever since Covid first hit. I used to be in the army and we trained extensively in biological warfare. One of the main things we trained on is cross-contamination and limiting the amount of contact you have with contaminated surfaces. So if you receive on the tongue you have only one point of possible contact. If the priest sanitizes his hands prior to distribution the only contact is the Host going from his hand to your tongue. He doesn't touch you. Sure you open your mouth and could breathe on him, but if you receive in the hand the Host goes from his fingers to your hand and you still have to open your mouth to say Amen and consume the Body of Christ. In addition, your hands have probably been in contact with the dirty pew, maybe your purse or the collection envelope and who knows what other contaminated surfaces. Then you pick up the Host out of your contaminated, dirty hands and put it on your own tongue. How is this more sanitary than receiving on the tongue?
My big pet peeve that has bothered me for years is during the “sign of peace” when people disingenuously wave the peace sign ✌️ at you. It’s so impersonal and reeks of modernist hippie Catholicism from the 60’s.
@@TheReligiousHippie Hey Amber, thanks for your response. Exactly. It’s good to know I’m not the only one. I actually DM’d my special intentions on what I hope was your Twitter account.
Historically the peace sign in the Catholic church comes from when priests were blessing people some tended have their pinky and ring finger bent. The statue of St Peter in the Vatican is like that. Priests and lay people now are likely mimicking this.
@@TheReligiousHippie you remind me of the youngest daughter on last man standing.. BTW I gave tourists a mini lecture at a side chapel during mass at a side chapel at St.Peters.
- when people ignore the line for confession and/or when the space near the confessional is small or not clearly identified and you don't understand who is waiting for confession and who not, in what order etc. - when people chat inside the church before or during mass like it was a cafe or a park - young or middle age people not kneeling at consecration - people wanting so badly to lead the singing and/or reading scriptures at their parish when they are NOT good at that -_- - people not even trying to sing - modern churches with weird architectures where you don't understand where the Blessed Sacrament even is - Parents who allow children to bring noisy toys at mass - panhandlers or (way worse) street vendors that come -inside- the church and bother people praying - dramatic/emotional prayers that make a scene in the church (rare in catholicism but there are some) - tourists inside the church acting like they were at the zoo - ELECTRONIC CANDLES - ...grumpy people who should exercise compassion more, like me :P
I could not have said it better. Common sense to me. My biggest is drivers who have to be first out of the church parking lot. They don't allows others to merge in by alternating as if they can't wait to leave. Road rage in the church parking lot - really?
Yes!!! Or hold hands during the Our Father. I used to when my children were small but no longer do that. I feel Mass is my personal time with God and I want to make the most of it. I also get annoyed when before and after kneeling people slam the kneeler down or up making a racket while the priest is talking. So much disrespect.
I really agree with all those things and these are my pet peeves too! I really agree with receiving the communion in the hand isn't respectful but for me, there are no Traditional Latin Mass around 😢🥺.. I think there is one but she is 40 minutes far. But I will lovveee it so much, TLM are amazing and that's a thing I want absolutely to go at in 2021! You know you are bless to have a TLM mass to go to! I know it isn't respectful to receive it like that but I just try my best and receive it with all my heart ❤️ cause I really feel ashamed now to have received like this since my first communion🥺 God bless you!
I grew up traveling at first 2 hours and the an hour to go to the TLM. We are now 15 minutes away. I'll pray for you! You should try to make it, you will get more graces and you feel at home truly at home.
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Someone commented about not eating a hour after receiving the Eucharist. I thought it was only 15 minutes?.....I would appreciate help. May God bless you in the year
919: §1. A person who is to receive the Most Holy Eucharist is to abstain for at least one hour before holy communion from any food and drink, except for only water and medicine.
Maybe you thought that because since (1) Sunday mass is about an hour-long, ?(2) holy communion is usually given about 15 minutes before the end, you can get it right by avoiding food 15 minutes before mass. Which should not be too difficult!
I've returned to the church just when Covid-19 started, so unfortunately I still haven't got the chance to receive the Eucharist on the tongue because wearing a mask is required :(
I'll be honest I have left mass early when I went to mass by myself because the message was too convicting. You should do a video on learning to deal with being uncomfortable
I agree with everything you said I don't like receiving the Eucharist in the hand but since a priest at my Church got Covid-19 they prohibited receiving the Eucharist in the tongue and now I have to lick my hands after.
My pet peeve has to be: we are suppose to put Christ in the centre of the things we do, every minute of everyday. So I do, when I’m happy or sad, laughing or crying, I cry out “oh Lord/God.” All the while silently praying for guidance/ wisdom and then taking a breath But all outsiders hear (and judge) is that I was saying the Lord’s name in vain. They don’t hear the prayer yet I’m accused of committing a commandment 🤪❤️🙏🏼
My pet peeves are: the post Covid cringe to give peace bowing. So many people standing up during "lift up your hearts". Joyful songs for Kyrie Eleison. People kinda loudly talking when mass is over while still inside the church. Songs supposed to be solemn but sung in a depressing way. People who go to confession that take so long that it looks like spiritual direction so you end up not confessed and neither receiving Eucharist. I think that's it.
Just discovered your channel. Wish more people were as into the faith as you are. I couldn't agree with you more on your observations. Keep up the good work.
@@danusdragonfly6640 we do. Many programs have been developed to help combat this problem. However it must be pointed out that Secular Society has a worse problem with Pedophilia than the Church does. Most Child Sex Trafficking takes place outside the Church. It involves politicians, celebrities, and various other rich people. Most of whom cover their tracks with money and influence. They never see a court room or spend a single hour in prison. How come we don't see more outrage about that?
I was at Mass the other day and a fellow Catholic was on her phone for about 15 minutes, I in my folly felt anger, which is wrong, but I glared over at her to make my discontent known, which resulted in me being too embarrassed to give her the sign of peace. My family tell me I'm too angry and need to be accepting, but to make irreverent a Holy Mass to me is such disrespect to all mass goers in attendance and God himself. Sad.
I've only really experienced your pet peeves during Novus Ordo masses. since I've been attending the TLM I haven't seen these offenses., also after Covid I've mostly attended SSPX masses (with a few archdiocese TLM masses depending on my son's hockey scheduling) and there's a lot more reverence at them. The closes TLM church to me is SSPX , which also remained open except for one week during the 2020 spring-summer lockdowns in PA, and it was because of an issue which Monsenior quickly resolved with our county D.A. We also had an exemption from the mask mandate. I also noticed at the diocese parish where the 10AM Novus Ordo people came out "masked up" and when we went in for the 11:30 TLM, no masks were worn.
One of my pet peeves as a Catholic is hearing children making too much noise during Mass. I have ADHD so I have a hard time ignoring the noises made by children during Mass
before watching, 1. when people say "have fun" before I go to mass, do a rosary etc. 2. what I will collectively refer to as boomer mass cringe including but not limited to shooting a peace sign during the sign of peace, when people give the sign of peace even once the agnus dei, holding hands during the Our Father, etc. 3. whenever old people engage in the apologetics arguments fitting for children
My Top 5 Pet Peeves as a Catholic 1. Being told I’m not a real Catholic based on what an atheist or Protestants preconceived notions on my faith are. 2. Teen Masses Groups. Mass is not the same as an assembly so I will not be engaged when the priest is talking about aliens and Fortnite and I can’t even decipher what the priest is trying to say when the other teens who were dragged by their parents are sending each other snaps and talking about a girl or guy they see at mass. 3. Certain Catholic Youth Groups who have less an emphasis on the Catholic Faith and more on the Youth Group. I want to speak out loud saying things like, “You cannot combine Catholicism with BLM.” Mainly this has to do with one Group LifeTeen, and while they have great people at Steubenville Conferences, they have this SJW garbage like “What is Privilege?” and President Randy Raus calling many for Catholic Action Against Police Brutality. They don’t even know what Police Brutality looks like because they only look at MSNBC, NBC, or CNN and don’t actually have a relative in that line of work to actually explain why certain things happened. I say it goes like this, “no matter what color skin you are, if you assault a cop, expect to get shot.” 4. When someone cannot admit that they don’t know something on faith and gives misinformation 5. When someone is dating for the sake of dating. Knowingly wasting time with someone without any intention of marriage is deplorable and disgusting.
I take public transportation to Mass, and I haven’t habitually came to Mass late. Usually, I’m there at least 5-10 minutes early if not 30-40 minutes early (which the parish I’m transitioning to offers confession 45 minutes before Sunday Mass, 30 minutes before non Sunday daily Mass, and from 3-4:30pm on Saturday afternoon). If none of those confession times work, or let’s say you’re temporarily in the hospital, you can make an appointment or in the latter case, your priest or the chaplain priest for the hospital can visit you and you can have the Sacrament of Confession in the hospital. I’ve had the Sacraments of Confession, Anointing of the Sick and the Eucharist in a short term psychiatric hospital (I have bipolar disorder, and if I don’t take care of it with meds and therapy, I can end up planning my own death or even go so far as I’m a suicide attempt survivor).
My biggest pet peeve, is when some Christians claim that "faith alone can give you salvation." Which is complete nonsense, because all our sins are accounted for whether we have faith or not.
As far as I know, it's against Canon Law to refuse to give the Eucharist on the tongue yet it's happens all the time! Especially in churches in countries where Eucharist on the hand is the cultural norm.
The following is from the book “God is Near Us” (Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, Ignatius Press, 2001). “If we read what the Fathers say, we can see in what spirit of reverence they received Communion. We find a particularly fine passage in the writings of Cyril of Jerusalem, from the fourth century. In his catechetical homilies he tells the candidates for baptism what they should do at Communion. They should make a throne of their hands, laying the right upon the left to form throne for the King, forming at the same time a cross. …which becomes a throne, down into which the King inclines himself” (p.70).
I completely agree with receiving the Eucharist through the mouth, but now during Covid, I am not allowed to, so I have to, and I personally don't think its wrong at the moment, because we have to. Also, i agree with every single one of these pet peeves, lol.
While I agree with you we have to remember that certain people just lack common sense for a variety of reasons. As Catholics we all need to keep our peace regardless of what’s going on wrong around us.
I think an informative TH-cam channel is an okay place to correct people and allow your passion for your faith to come through. We need to use prudence, but there is also a time and a place to defend what's worth defending. I think one can find examples of the Saints and Apostles doing so passionately.
Not in any real order other than how they come to mind. 1. Folk Music-type Songs at Mass. I grew up at parish where the music selection was a congregational choir that was infamously tone-deaf or one that was tone-deaf but played along with a praised band that seemed to only know folk music style worship songs from the '60's and the St. Louis Jesuits along with modified mainline prot songs and both congregations often intermingled. What made it really bad is that if I tried suggesting so more traditionally Catholic they would shoot it saying it was difficult. 2. Not knowing the traditional position or you're hands in worship. This is mostly a catch all for the laity praying in the Orans position. Some people imitating the priests signs over the bread and wine and of course holding hands. 3. Being offered just the body. This happened a few times especially during COVID-19 where I would get to a parish and they would only serve out the body and not the blood. Just feels disappointing like you're going to catch up with a friend and you keep getting interrupted. 4. Woke priests sermons having little to do with the scripture lessons, the feast day and what not in favor of sermon on mother nature and other SJWstuff.
I try to focus on the Mass and prayer. Although distracting, I try to ignore all actions in church I don't agree with. If I attend NO Mass, I kneel down with my hands clasped in prayer during The Sign of Peace. I would do the same during the Our Father if someone tried to hold my hand.
there is a older couple in church that leave right after receiving the eucharist every Sunday...the wife goes to the bathroom or to smoke a cigarette during the homily every Sunday!!!...really??? blows my mind!!!
I have seen people come really late, like during the Homily. I have heard cell phones go off after they told us to silence them. I have seen people talking like they're at a sporting event. Many leave right after Communion and don't stay for the final blessing. What's the point in even going to mass if you are going to be late and then leave early? Don't even get me started when kids start acting up and the parents just allow them to make a lot of noise. The lack of respect and manners today is appalling.
Lol! Just finding your channel. May God bless you! This is great! I share in your pet peeves. Except the cutting in the communion line. If I go to the Novus Ordo you’ll see me cut in the communion line to avoid the Eucharistic ministers and receive Our Lord from the priest only. Except in extreme circumstances the priest is the only one whose hands are consecrated to handle Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. Having Eucharistic ministers, especially 5 of them to distribute Holy Communion to 40 or so people, is an abuse that I refuse to participate in. To me it’s just as bad as Communion in the hand.
1. Priests who, despite having had years to fix the problem, will not make any attempt to chant on pitch. 2. Parish "helpers" who believe they run the the parish 3. "This is the way we've always done it" 4. Parishes that cannot establish a standard practice of when to ring the bells 5. Parishioners who make the church "worldly" by seeking seats of honor while discriminating against the poorer members of their parish.
Communion in the hand is probably my top one too. I don’t even go to TLM all that often although I do love it. But Communion in the hand i have major problems with! At St. Peter’s in the Loop they are still requiring it because of COVID! I’ve gotten angry with them on the phone, but politely! letting them know they are the only place in the Arch of Chicago doing this. Even at Old St Pats you can receive on the tongue no problem (edit actually depends on the priest, I got denied Communion today 😕 very rare I go there but if I’m downtown at noon)
the last supper what did jesus & the apostles do w the bread? touched it, passed it around. it's okay to be bothered by things, its okay to be opinionated, but cmon... & wym satanists do things to the eucharist? im not trying to come across judgmental, but from a fellow catholic, i truly have no idea what you're talking about
I’m not catholic but been to mass but I have something called Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome and to sum it up any change in posture can pass out, my blood pressure drops, heart rate sky rockets. I have had to go to the hospital early March while at church because of pots so I always carry a hydroflask, a salty snack like popcorn, and my salt tablets in case of worst case scenario it’s happened. I talked to my best friend who is catholic when I come to mass with her and she said that’s a different story because I have a chronic illness. I bring the same to my nondenominational church. I also carry around a pulse ox I know strange but it’s for my safety I have also passed out at church before. Is it still wrong if it’s to prevent me passing out specifically with the up and down I just get so dizzy. I’ll leave my stuff in the car if it’s more respectful to do so. I guess I just never asked this question to someone who might know the answer just to my best friend I met in 7th grade when my mom sent me to catholic school for half a year
Health concerns are completely different, in those situations you're totally fine, im referring to those who do it just bc they can. Keeping you in my prayers!
@@sunflowercatie hey girl Im catholic and I also have POTS (and lyme and possibly IBS). I would love to speak with u on Instagram if u have it? God bless u sister in Christ. It is very hard with a chronic illness! My Instagram is @ava.Sulich
I also have a disability that is very obvious and can be disruptive or can seem disrespectful. What I do is call the church and try to speak with the pastor or someone in a leadership position and explain what's going on before I would even try to go to a service. My biggest fear is that they would not accept me. I know that they should if they're trying to be like Jesus, but sadly all churches are run by imperfect people, and sometimes they can be judgy.
Thankfully I’ve never seen anyone eat or drink during Mass or Adoration, but it would definitely peeve me too haha. However, there was one time where a woman, during adoration, took off her sandals, turned the chair in front of her around, and propped her feet up for the next hour 😖. I also can’t stand it when healthy teens/adults can’t find it within themselves to touch their knee fully to the ground when genuflecting.. or can barely curtsy before throwing themselves down into the pew. (and the Rosary being used as a necklace or some kind of fashion statement piece by people who know it’s something special but don’t care?? Blood boiling!)... just to name a few... :)
My only disagreement I have with this video is that..my aunt is diabetic…she can’t help that sometimes she has to eat a fun sized candy bar during Mass. She literally has to eat when she has low blood sugar or she will faint.
The people who gather up all of their stuff, go to receive communion, and then leave right after. UGH. The people who mimick Father with the Orans posture. Holding hands during the Our Father. The sign of peace. The Life Teen mass. I wish the closest Tridentine mass wasn't 2.5 hours away from me. 😭
Hello I am 19 I’m in the US Army and I’m a catholic and I am definitely trying to bring back the knights Templar in a modern setting a PMC that protects Catholics all around the world but I need your advice would Jesus accept this if accomplished or would it be frowned upon by Jesus and several other Catholics I hate seeing the murder of many of our people all around the world
4 me how people dress for Mass, and they Come Late Leave Early , I Take Holy Commuion In the Hand cause we do it that way here i shake every time When Holding The Sacred Host. i am a new Subscriber
I went to mass a few months ago and stuck out my tongue for the Eucharist especially since I'm in my 50s and that's how I always have gotten it that way...the priest refused and I had to stick my hands out...I haven't gone to that church since
I think with the Angels thing I don’t think people put a lot of theological thought into it I think they just say that to comfort people who’ve lost love ones
Prior to Vatican II in the 1950's and 1960's as a Catholic boy, I went to the altar and the priest placed the Eucharist on the tongue. Blame Pope John XXIII and Pope Paul VI who were responsible for the Novus Ordum and this Protestantized Roman Catholic religion. I had a discussion with a Catholic friend my age (I'm 76) and told him I give communion a fifty/fifty chance that Transubstantiation is taking place. This is the reason I have been a lapsed Catholic occassionally.
That's not a good reason for being a lapsed Catholic. You don't go to Mass because of the customs of the Church. You should be going to Mass because Jesus is truly present in the Catholic Church. I'm 71 by the way.
@@ErnestThurston the main purpose of the Mass is to prepare for Communion. once again, the Vatican II "Protestantized" the Mass and I give the Transubstantiation a 50/50 chance is occurs. i don't personally feel the religiousiosity in the Novus Ordum or New Mass and I am not alone according to studies. It's a very sacriligious Mass. This is why Pope Benedict XVI tried to make changes giving Catholics the option of the Old Mass...and he was "asked" to leave, translation, he was pushed out in favor of a Socialist Pope Francis.
Skirts or shorts that fall above the knees- if the person wearing such actually bows, they are exposing themselves and/or their underwear & everyone is afraid to tell them. Horribly embarrassing all around & terribly disrespectful to God.
My biggest pet peeves: when people bring their dogs to church, Eucharistic ministers, Communion on the hand, guitar, drums or violin in mass. It drives me crazy. I personally have never seen adults eating or drinking in mass (thank God) but I have seen some parents bring a little bag of Cheerios for their kids but that’s doesn’t annoy me as much because in a way I do understand.
My pet peeves is communion in hand...immodest dress ( women unveiled and/or dressed like they're going to clubbing in something very short or formal fitting and men in shorts and flip flops and band t shirts etc)...talking in mass ( prayer of Thanksgiving after communion interrupted by someone talking to me though context I understand my first mass and I was overwhelmed but wasn't how the lady thought I just felt the presence of God there when I walked up for blessing as couldn't yet receive and that was the first time I truly felt God in the sacred space so was overwhelmed in a good way not nervous anxiety. I took a breath before I Said to her God is here it's real and went back to Thanksgiving prayer. It was confirmination I had been led to HIS church then, .)
Top Pet Peeves:
1. Eucharistic Ministers
2. Clapping during the mass *cringe*
Yes!! I dont get the clapping its not a show
Yes!!!
Our hands are not anointed, we shouldn’t be handling the Eucharist. And you should be on your knees in respect when receiving it
@@helenemc5008 well, it is a way to show enthusiasm and joy. I don't think this is wrong, but if the group doesn't do it you should be prudent
Is that a real pic.
Another pet peeve is when you go to a funeral and the priest says that he knows that the person is in heaven right now. They never want to focus on that fact that everyone should be praying for the person. If I was in purgatory and all my family just thought I was already in heaven and didn't pray for me, I would be disappointed.
I completely agree
I agree with you. My pet peeve is when people say how a person/child has become an angel in heaven after they’ve died. Human beings do not become angels.
Same here, this causes great anxiety in my soul. I cringe every time I hear it. Is it appropriate then to say something when contrary to what some (not all) priests say? I struggle because it is true charity to speak in truth. We need to be praying for the repose of their eternal soul, not start canonization.
In Croatia all friends and family members the second someone died are coming to his home and all together praying rosary for his/hers soul in purgatory. And then priest have a mass for his/hers soul in purgatory. (Sorry on my English it’s my third language.)
many people don't want to comsider bad possibilities
Non-Catholics need to unlearn a lot of things about Catholics
THAT IS SO TRUE I SAW THIS VIDEO WHERE A MUSLIM SAID IF YOUR GOD IS ALL FOR GIVING WHY DID HE MAKE A INNOCENT MAN DIE ON THE CROSS AND I WAS LIKE DO YOUR RESEARCH
@@danusdragonfly6640 they jesus is "an innocent man". they don't believe christ is God, they don't even believe he is preexistant. they "believe in jesus" in the same way many atheists do.
The world needs more based Catholics like you, Amber.
These are definitely up there with my top pet peeves as well! When people say their dead loved one is now their guardian angel..
I’m in RCIA right now! Y’all pray for me and all the RCIA classes this time around. Thank you guys! I loved the video you just got a new subscriber
congrats! i'm getting confirmed in may!
You bet i will. I've taught RCIA for 15 years and there is no greater work for a lay person IMO. I love it, and have made lifelong friends with students and other teachers. What a terrific thing. God bless, "and may God who has begun a great work in you bring it to completion!"
YES! Communion on the tongue! You don't know how refreshing it is to hear this for me, where I live on a college campus where most people receive on the hand.
While I appreciate your zeal, one of my biggest pet peeves is people who judge me for receiving the Blessed Sacrament in my hands, without knowing anything about my compromised health making it highly inadvisable for others to put their hands near my mouth, and who condemn me as being less reverent as a result.
Excellent video, Amber!
My pet peeve: When fallen away Catholics say they attended 8-12 years of Catholic school as usage of credibility especially when they give some ignorant or ridiculous reason why the Church is wrong or that the belief in God is nonsensical.
An example would be a fallen away Catholic who was an altar server saying the he knew the Catholic Church was a fraud when he learned that the communion wafers he was preparing were delivered in a brown box. What were you expecting, First Class Delivery via doves? Or when another fallen away Catholic assured people that transubstantiation was only believed by a small, fringe group of Catholics, and that the Eucharist was just used as symbol of Jesus' body and blood.
I always wince when I meet someone and they sa,"I was raised Catholic." I know there is always going to be a "but" coming and an excuse.
Yes, every time a conversation starts with "Well I was raised Catholic", you know you are talking to a fallen away Catholic that doesn't know the faith.
Catholics who do not genuflect in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. (P.s used to be me). Not anymore tho!
I'm a recent convert and keep forgetting. 🤦 Trying to get better at it though!
Had no idea about the Eucharist in the hand thing. I was taught that as a child during my first communion. I will receive it in the mouth from now on.
You don’t have to.
My pet peeve is when people say that they have salvation because they're "good people" or because the "follow" the 10 commandments cause they don't kill or robe. If only it was that easy 😂
@@danusdragonfly6640 😒😒😒
@@danusdragonfly6640 or Protestants that think by saying Jesus is their personal Saviour and they are saved therefore no need to be held accountable for their sins.
@@danusdragonfly6640 I know, right? Thank God when we TRULY confess we have to do it with true repentance and with the will of not doing it again. Sadly not everyone does that, but we have to keep going and keep teaching who doesn´t know or understands our faith.
And with the priest abuses, I reccomend seeing the criminal section in the Code of Canon Law, It sad that evil exists everywhere and in everyone, we have to keep praying for all those that give bad testimony and for all who are suffering
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It IS that easy. Plus receiving the Sacraments and loving others.
i always used to think humans became angels, but i've been learning much more about my faith. you become a saint which is awesome. it's so interesting to hear what you think. i love hearing others talk about being catholic. being catholic is awesome. we pray with Mary, the saints, and adoration is a whole other story. Adoration is my favorite thing ever. we get to sit right in the presence of jesus and pray. it always makes me cry, but that's just being vulnerable in the presence of god.
I appreciate your passion. I just found your channel and have only begun to watch your videos. Though I have not committed myself to the Roman Catholic Church, I have found many of the Roman Catholic faith practices beneficial. In March of 2015 I was present in an active shooting, I was three feet away from the shooter. Since that time I have endured horrific attacks from PTSD, from flashbacks and still images of the shooting and it's aftermath. Nightmares, anxiety and panic attacks and other horrific attacks. I felt as if I was losing my mind and was seeking for a way to handle these attacks. I had remembered that my grandmother was a devoted Roman Catholic and I began to look into the Roman Catholic faith. I have actively been praying from my Catholic Book of Prayers, following the Mass Readings from the 1962 Roman Catholic Daily Missal and reading devotions from the book Divine Intimacy. I have found the writings of St. Teresa of Avila both comforting and encouraging. I truly believe the Lord has used this faith practice to guide me through the hellish attacks of PTSD, giving me some firm footing. I was an active Word of Faith Bible Teacher, though my experiences with PTSD and the battle I had to fight often and with no instant healing caused me to consider a different path. It is comforting to now understand that the suffering I endure is the partaking in the sufferings of Christ (Colossians 1:24). The Roman Catholic faith expression I find appealing is the Carmelite faith tradition. This is probably why I find comfort in the writings of St. Teresa of Avila and the devotional writings from Father Gabriel Of St. Mary Magdalen in his book Divine Intimacy. Sorry for my long comment. Blessings in Jesus Name!
My pet peeves are when people say the Lords name in vain, when people don’t see the intellectual Side of Catholicism, when people make sexual jokes and make fun of catholicism, and impatience and lack of self-control when it comes to people acting on their wrath.
One of my biggest pet peeves is conversation in the church. I really gets to me because this is the house of God and he is present in the most holy sacrament and resting in the Tabernacle (hence the red candle beside it). I see way too many people standing at the ends of pews, in the middle of them, and even at the doors facing inwards. Such a lack of reverence. Another is the disrespect towards the Catholic Church. So many protestants and "non- denominational" Christians mock and dis-respect the Catholic Church of which their practices come from. Apparently, I can't say something that is against what they believe, but I can stand there and be criticized by them and be forced to take it because I'll be disrespectful to them. Sorry, I wanted to keep it short, but I get heated too. Thank you for always sharing! I love your content. You were one of the first Catholic Content Creators I saw on TikTok and have found many others because of your page. God Bless you always!
When you mentioned that pet peeve about that dude who shoved you to cut in front of an old lady to receive Holy Communion, I thought about what was written: “Everyone who is now last will be first, and everyone who is first will be last.” (Matthew 20:16)
Beautiful video just found your channel! I’m a traditional catholic and I agree with all these!
I respect that many people feel strongly about receiving on the tongue. However the church permits receiving on the hand as well (obviously with reverence). No one is a lesser Catholic for receiving on the hands. Just wanted to say this because I’ve been seeing many comments around the internet on this topic and a few of them get a bit rude and condescending. I was taught to receive on the hand for my first communion and up until a little while ago I didn’t even know about receiving on the tongue, but the Lord knows our hearts and that’s what’s ultimately important I think. If the church didn’t permit it I would think differently but since She does at this time It doesn’t bother me which way people choose to receive.
All that being said I’m personally in favor of receiving on the tongue now and I would be all for a reform to make that the standard.
Not wanting to hold hands during the Lord’s Prayer but the lady next to me grabs my hand anyway. Hopefully after covid that would end.
Holding hands isn’t proper for Catholics. It was adopted from the Protestants
To be honest when I was a teenager inCYO we did not hold hands
My husband asked me had they gotten rid of the sign of peace and holding hands yet. He’s not even Catholic and he couldn’t stand it.
I love your content, and I understand why these things are your pet peeves, but I also hope to caution you to take care not to go too far into judgement of others, especially when you don't know why they are doing certain things. The one about being late or leaving mass early is especially one I think about. As a mother and who knows mothers of 6, 7, 8, 10 children I can say typically we try to be on time for everything. But if your kid needs a diaper change or a baby needs to be fed, that will come at inopportune times(including during mass even). Unfortunately you can't put them on a schedule. And as someone who works and tries to go to weekday masses when I can, I usually have to leave early on work days to be at my job on time. As much as I would love to stay for all of mass, some days are rushed. If work can be avoided or started later, that is great for those people. But my job is on a schedule and I must be there at my scheduled time. I agree you should not leave early to avoid people or just to get home.. but yeah just some insight on that one.
The other one that I kind of agree but also disagree with is receiving the Eucharist in the hand. There is a way to to reverently receive in your hand, there are also abuses. We can absolutely call out the abuses that you addressed, but lumping everyone who receives in the hand as irreverent when the church does allow that practice can certainly be too deep in judgement and people may have a reason to do so. Such as maybe they are sick and do not want the priest's fingers to have germs for the next person. I agree irreverent behavior is an issue, but boxing in reverent behavior as a specific action and discrediting all other actions is why the protestants have so many issues with us bowing to statues because to them, bowing is worship and reverence and so they can't even understand how bowing is not worship. I personally kneel and receive in the mouth, but I know people who reverently receive in the hand as well.
Hope this helps you to understand some of the things that may be challenging you or that may lead you into a traditionalist/God forbid, SSPX type situation. I have seen it happen with too many people. Have mercy on people, especially when you don't know their story. God bless you and your mission! Seriously love your videos!
This is such a gracious and charitable comment. The fact that the video creator ignored it says something about the video creator. God bless you.
Wow! So strong and powerful right from the start! God bless you!
Thank you! You too!
@@danusdragonfly6640 we are all called to perfect in every situation God places in. If God places an evil priest in our lives we have to: Number 1- do prayer and penance for this priest. Number 2 - take it up with authorities inside the Church and possibly outside the Church.
You are acting demented to assume that she has a problematic priest that she has had a personal encounter with and didn't do anything about it.
Catholics would love NOTHING more than to have our priests be saints. We can't force priests to be saints and God has given us all limited power in this world.
Its like getting mad at children for the sins of their parents. Very demented.
@@danusdragonfly6640 is there a particular priest that you know of that has done something evil that has not been held accountable?
My question to you is 'what have you done in response to this'?
And 'what would you like me or Religious Hippie to do about it'?
We can obviously pray. But please, inform us about a particular priest you know is of serious concern.
@@danusdragonfly6640 you don't know who you are talking to. I am overjoyed when a predator priest is removed from his position. I would champion a just trial and execution for these priests if they are found guilty.
You are a sick person to assume we want wolves in sheeps clothing. But you attack the innocent like they do. Meaning you are more like these predator priests than anyone else here
@@danusdragonfly6640 your problem is clearly with me being Catholic. Nothing else
The eating thing! If you can't go for an hour without eating, maybe time management is something to look into.
I have POTS, so I sip some Gatorade or Pedialyte before going into the church.
For most of my life, we never ate before Mass at all. We would wait and go out somewhere afterward to eat. I remember when I made my First Communion several of the kids fainted because it was a long day and no one ate before Communion.
I actually grew up in a Lutheran church where they did communion on the tongue with the alter rail. After becoming Catholic it was honestly very weird taking communion in the hand for the first time.
I wouldn't exactly call it a pet peeve of mine (who am I to say how my God should come to me?), but I would welcome a change back to the alter rail.
My family is late to mass a lot and sometimes that effects me getting to mass early. I get very annoyed by this and they don’t seem to care. I’m in college now and am able to be at mass at least 10 minutes early. Being early allows me time to pray and is allows me to get into the right frame of mind. Another bonus is that I can find seats when I’m early, since I’m short and have troubles focusing, I like to sit towards the front.
Eucharist in the hand, yes! I had an amazing RCIA teacher who explained it just like you did. We don't deserve to touch the flesh with our hands.
I don't disagree with you but my biggest pet peeve is when people are intolerant of little children in Church and don't understand HOW DIFFICULT it is to keep toddlers happy so YES I am going to give my child a snack during mass if that helps her settle down. I DO feed her before mass but I also make sure I pack snacks because you never know.
It Is so rude when people get mad at mothers who bring their little ones. There is NO FUTURE of the Church without the children!!! Also it's hard enough without the judgement and snarky looks. Ugh. Rant over. Please be more compassionate to mothers and their little ones.
I agree here. My church has a “crying room” which is a semi-soundproof room with a speaker into it with what the priest is saying, but that isn’t at every church. I agree because there are some parents who cannot afford to put their children with a babysitter every Sunday, so banning crying children is banning Catholics from practicing their faith. Also, if a child sees a parent who doesn’t go to church/isn’t excited to go to church because they’re worried about getting glared at, the child will pick up on that. They’re so much smarter than most people think!
If I had to give parents some advice though, sit in the back, just in case the child is inconsolably crying.
I have 9 children ages 15 to 4....I have brought ALL my children to Mass since they were born and we have NEVER, NEVER, NEVER brought food to church for them after they started solid food! (I did step out and nurse them when they were infants). Teach your children. Stop using them as excuses. It is hard, but it is necessary! We are not intolerant of children, we are intolerant of parents who use them as excuses.
@@Mcinally83 good for you 👍🏻
I'm old school; food, beverage, and toys stay home period. I'm sorry to hear you experience such rudeness, snarky looks, and judgements from others at holy Mass. That is just wrong. People do need to be more compassionate for mothers with children. It is wonderful you attend Mass together as family. God bless you!
I have 5 kids the last 2 are ages 3 & 4. I bring them small toys or on especially cranky mornings they can view (no sound) videos on my phone. It keeps them seated and quiet. It also allows me to pay attention to the mass and homily. At times they come kneel with me and I explain quietly I’m their ears what’s happening and how special it is.
I remember attending Latin Mass as a child 4-5yo and my Grandmother giving me death stares and my mother SQUEEZING my hand as the silent way of saying “settle down & pay attention” … I want a positive experience of mass for my little ones and they are getting them. You can’t say you’re a good Catholic if you’re angry that there’s children actually at mass. The called us to be fruitful & multiply, kids in Mass is a result of that 😆
The leaving mass early KILLS ME. I was always taught you don’t move until the priest has processed out first and then every can start filing out of the pews behind him. Also one time in mass a man was clipping his nails 😖 we all could hear the nail clipper but couldn’t figure out who was doing it. Once someone figured out who, multiple ppl scowled at him until he stopped 🤦🏻♀️😂 but he never did it again 🤷🏻♀️ I couldn’t believe it I was so baffled he thought that was appropriate 😣
@@danusdragonfly6640 In Ireland they have been held accountable. The judicial system. You know people have gone through abuse by people who aren't clergy? Much more common. Even small children by older teenagers, childhood neglect etc. I 🤔 think the problem is fallen human nature and the cycle of abuse that continues on. I bet alot of those priests who sexual abused had some form of abuse happen in childhood and it takes years for some of these memories to surface and of course Satan takes advantage of people's emotional/ psychological wounds to lead then into wrongdoing. Satan looks for an entry point and who better to use than priests who bring us the Sacraments. When a priest falls from grace alot of people fall away from faith or faith is severely tested. We live in a world of abuse even our senses. Innocence can be taken from children through sexual imagery etc. I still deal with my own issues around childhood physical abuse neglect and rejection. The anger I was left with is the worst part. I had sexual stuff happen to me at 3 or 4. When I was 24 I had the flashbacks. It was a brother now deceased and older siblings and his friends put him up to it. That older sibling decades later won't meet me to talk. He threatened to kill me years ago when I went to his house to discuss it. Shame and guilt makes people very evasise. I wanted to talk it out and reconcile what happened. Sometimes people want to hide the bad things they have done. He has lived a very respectable life done well for himself. Maybe he has repented to God about it which is the most important which just leaves me working on forgiveness and letting go the past.
I 100% agree with you on the subject of the Eucharist. Because of Covid our pastor decided to start doing Communion by intinction. I was having a conversation with some friends about how to receive. I actually looked it up in the General Istructions of the Roman Missal (GIRM), because I saw people grabbing the intincted host out of Father's hand. I told my friends that an intincted host MUST be received on the tongue. They actually got upset and said it was none of my business.
I am always worried about watching videos like this but as soon as I saw the fist one I felt a lot better.
Pet peeves : people talking in church, before service as others pray around them and letting their children run about..
Hey Amber Rose - love the channel!
Totally agree with 4 of the 5 - especially the late to Mass part - i hate being late to Mass worse than a toothache!
The one im not with you on is the communion line. I am NOT in favor of the traditional row-by-row communion line process you find at most N.O. parishes. Here's the thing - it's not really traditional. Im old enough to remember when people got up and got in the communion line when they wanted to and not in any pre-defined row-by-row way. Some people wanted to be first in line, others waited until the end. Here's why that was good - there was no real way to see who went to communion, and who abstained. Let's face it - we're all fallen and we all sometimes sin and aren't worthy of receiving. We had to work or just couldn't make the 1/2 hour of confession available on Saturday afternoon (another major pet-peeve that is in MY top 5). Or maybe we broke the fast unthinkingly. Whatever. But the row-by-row reception makes it really obvious that someone isn't receiving. And that adds social pressure to receive unworthily. Certainly happens to me.
Goshhh,,,, i love your videos.
May God bless you Sister in Christ.
Thank you so much!
Can someone actually explain to me why receiving Communion in the hand is more sanitary than receiving on the tongue? I have thought about this ever since Covid first hit. I used to be in the army and we trained extensively in biological warfare. One of the main things we trained on is cross-contamination and limiting the amount of contact you have with contaminated surfaces. So if you receive on the tongue you have only one point of possible contact. If the priest sanitizes his hands prior to distribution the only contact is the Host going from his hand to your tongue. He doesn't touch you. Sure you open your mouth and could breathe on him, but if you receive in the hand the Host goes from his fingers to your hand and you still have to open your mouth to say Amen and consume the Body of Christ. In addition, your hands have probably been in contact with the dirty pew, maybe your purse or the collection envelope and who knows what other contaminated surfaces. Then you pick up the Host out of your contaminated, dirty hands and put it on your own tongue. How is this more sanitary than receiving on the tongue?
Totally agree with every single one of your points!
My big pet peeve that has bothered me for years is during the “sign of peace” when people disingenuously wave the peace sign ✌️ at you.
It’s so impersonal and reeks of modernist hippie Catholicism from the 60’s.
Haha dude someone did tht to me and i looked them in the eyes and shook my head, they waved instead😂 like common this is church not woodstock
@@TheReligiousHippie Hey Amber, thanks for your response.
Exactly. It’s good to know I’m not the only one.
I actually DM’d my special intentions on what I hope was your Twitter account.
Historically the peace sign in the Catholic church comes from when priests were blessing people some tended have their pinky and ring finger bent. The statue of St Peter in the Vatican is like that. Priests and lay people now are likely mimicking this.
@@michaelb9166 isn’t that supposed to imitate the hand of Jesus blessing like we see in the image of the Divine Mercy?
@@TheReligiousHippie you remind me of the youngest daughter on last man standing..
BTW I gave tourists a mini lecture at a side chapel during mass at a side chapel at St.Peters.
People receiving Communion in the hand is my biggest pet peeve as a Catholic also!
Same but we can't receive it in the mouth no more because of covid😥
That cheesy dad joke in the beginning 😂
I love it
- when people ignore the line for confession and/or when the space near the confessional is small or not clearly identified and you don't understand who is waiting for confession and who not, in what order etc.
- when people chat inside the church before or during mass like it was a cafe or a park
- young or middle age people not kneeling at consecration
- people wanting so badly to lead the singing and/or reading scriptures at their parish when they are NOT good at that -_-
- people not even trying to sing
- modern churches with weird architectures where you don't understand where the Blessed Sacrament even is
- Parents who allow children to bring noisy toys at mass
- panhandlers or (way worse) street vendors that come -inside- the church and bother people praying
- dramatic/emotional prayers that make a scene in the church (rare in catholicism but there are some)
- tourists inside the church acting like they were at the zoo
- ELECTRONIC CANDLES
- ...grumpy people who should exercise compassion more, like me :P
I could not have said it better. Common sense to me. My biggest is drivers who have to be first out of the church parking lot. They don't allows others to merge in by alternating as if they can't wait to leave. Road rage in the church parking lot - really?
I just wait for everyone to leave and it allows time for introspection.
Another pet peeve of mine is when congregants spread their hands for the Our Father
I hate that, I can’t stand it.
Kumbaya time
@@bastionofthefaith92 Protestant practice
Yes!!! Or hold hands during the Our Father. I used to when my children were small but no longer do that. I feel Mass is my personal time with God and I want to make the most of it. I also get annoyed when before and after kneeling people slam the kneeler down or up making a racket while the priest is talking. So much disrespect.
@@danusdragonfly6640 only the priest is supposed to do that
I really agree with all those things and these are my pet peeves too! I really agree with receiving the communion in the hand isn't respectful but for me, there are no Traditional Latin Mass around 😢🥺.. I think there is one but she is 40 minutes far. But I will lovveee it so much, TLM are amazing and that's a thing I want absolutely to go at in 2021! You know you are bless to have a TLM mass to go to! I know it isn't respectful to receive it like that but I just try my best and receive it with all my heart ❤️ cause I really feel ashamed now to have received like this since my first communion🥺 God bless you!
I grew up traveling at first 2 hours and the an hour to go to the TLM. We are now 15 minutes away. I'll pray for you! You should try to make it, you will get more graces and you feel at home truly at home.
@@thereseaustin Thanks❤ ! It's a little complicated for me because I am only 16 so I have no car..!
@@elisabeth840 Ah, yes, well just keep praying your Rosary and I'm sure God will help you! 🙏
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Someone commented about not eating a hour after receiving the Eucharist. I thought it was only 15 minutes?.....I would appreciate help.
May God bless you in the year
919: §1. A person who is to receive the Most Holy Eucharist is to abstain for at least one hour before holy communion from any food and drink, except for only water and medicine.
Maybe you thought that because since (1) Sunday mass is about an hour-long, ?(2) holy communion is usually given about 15 minutes before the end, you can get it right by avoiding food 15 minutes before mass. Which should not be too difficult!
I've returned to the church just when Covid-19 started, so unfortunately I still haven't got the chance to receive the Eucharist on the tongue because wearing a mask is required :(
They can’t exactly “deny” the Eucharist on the tounge if I remember correctly. Even with COVID
Find a Traditional Latin mass
I'll be honest I have left mass early when I went to mass by myself because the message was too convicting. You should do a video on learning to deal with being uncomfortable
I agree with everything you said I don't like receiving the Eucharist in the hand but since a priest at my Church got Covid-19 they prohibited receiving the Eucharist in the tongue and now I have to lick my hands after.
My pet peeve has to be:
we are suppose to put Christ in the centre of the things we do, every minute of everyday.
So I do, when I’m happy or sad, laughing or crying, I cry out “oh Lord/God.” All the while silently praying for guidance/ wisdom and then taking a breath
But all outsiders hear (and judge) is that I was saying the Lord’s name in vain. They don’t hear the prayer yet I’m accused of committing a commandment 🤪❤️🙏🏼
Yeah, I don't like when people cut, I tend to sit in the middle in NO masses usually and I stop to let the people in the pew before me first
My pet peeves are: the post Covid cringe to give peace bowing. So many people standing up during "lift up your hearts". Joyful songs for Kyrie Eleison. People kinda loudly talking when mass is over while still inside the church. Songs supposed to be solemn but sung in a depressing way. People who go to confession that take so long that it looks like spiritual direction so you end up not confessed and neither receiving Eucharist. I think that's it.
Does anyone have recommendations on how to start receiving the communion on your tongue when everyone else receives in the hand?
Just discovered your channel. Wish more people were as into the faith as you are. I couldn't agree with you more on your observations. Keep up the good work.
@@danusdragonfly6640 we do. Many programs have been developed to help combat this problem. However it must be pointed out that Secular Society has a worse problem with Pedophilia than the Church does. Most Child Sex Trafficking takes place outside the Church. It involves politicians, celebrities, and various other rich people. Most of whom cover their tracks with money and influence. They never see a court room or spend a single hour in prison. How come we don't see more outrage about that?
I was at Mass the other day and a fellow Catholic was on her phone for about 15 minutes, I in my folly felt anger, which is wrong, but I glared over at her to make my discontent known, which resulted in me being too embarrassed to give her the sign of peace. My family tell me I'm too angry and need to be accepting, but to make irreverent a Holy Mass to me is such disrespect to all mass goers in attendance and God himself. Sad.
Another Pet Peeve is as soon as the priest start to talking about the homily is like everyone is just waiting for that time to go to the bathroom.
How loud it is before the Saturday vigil mass when people are trying to give confession
I've only really experienced your pet peeves during Novus Ordo masses. since I've been attending the TLM I haven't seen these offenses., also after Covid I've mostly attended SSPX masses (with a few archdiocese TLM masses depending on my son's hockey scheduling) and there's a lot more reverence at them. The closes TLM church to me is SSPX , which also remained open except for one week during the 2020 spring-summer lockdowns in PA, and it was because of an issue which Monsenior quickly resolved with our county D.A. We also had an exemption from the mask mandate. I also noticed at the diocese parish where the 10AM Novus Ordo people came out "masked up" and when we went in for the 11:30 TLM, no masks were worn.
Yes, I'm confused, I thought she went to Latín mass? Those things don't happened in Latín mass.
One of my pet peeves as a Catholic is hearing children making too much noise during Mass. I have ADHD so I have a hard time ignoring the noises made by children during Mass
If the church isnt crying, its dying. I know its hard but theyre our future! Hang in there!
before watching,
1. when people say "have fun" before I go to mass, do a rosary etc.
2. what I will collectively refer to as boomer mass cringe including but not limited to shooting a peace sign during the sign of peace, when people give the sign of peace even once the agnus dei, holding hands during the Our Father, etc.
3. whenever old people engage in the apologetics arguments fitting for children
My Top 5 Pet Peeves as a Catholic
1. Being told I’m not a real Catholic based on what an atheist or Protestants preconceived notions on my faith are.
2. Teen Masses Groups. Mass is not the same as an assembly so I will not be engaged when the priest is talking about aliens and Fortnite and I can’t even decipher what the priest is trying to say when the other teens who were dragged by their parents are sending each other snaps and talking about a girl or guy they see at mass.
3. Certain Catholic Youth Groups who have less an emphasis on the Catholic Faith and more on the Youth Group. I want to speak out loud saying things like, “You cannot combine Catholicism with BLM.” Mainly this has to do with one Group LifeTeen, and while they have great people at Steubenville Conferences, they have this SJW garbage like “What is Privilege?” and President Randy Raus calling many for Catholic Action Against Police Brutality. They don’t even know what Police Brutality looks like because they only look at MSNBC, NBC, or CNN and don’t actually have a relative in that line of work to actually explain why certain things happened. I say it goes like this, “no matter what color skin you are, if you assault a cop, expect to get shot.”
4. When someone cannot admit that they don’t know something on faith and gives misinformation
5. When someone is dating for the sake of dating. Knowingly wasting time with someone without any intention of marriage is deplorable and disgusting.
I take public transportation to Mass, and I haven’t habitually came to Mass late. Usually, I’m there at least 5-10 minutes early if not 30-40 minutes early (which the parish I’m transitioning to offers confession 45 minutes before Sunday Mass, 30 minutes before non Sunday daily Mass, and from 3-4:30pm on Saturday afternoon). If none of those confession times work, or let’s say you’re temporarily in the hospital, you can make an appointment or in the latter case, your priest or the chaplain priest for the hospital can visit you and you can have the Sacrament of Confession in the hospital. I’ve had the Sacraments of Confession, Anointing of the Sick and the Eucharist in a short term psychiatric hospital (I have bipolar disorder, and if I don’t take care of it with meds and therapy, I can end up planning my own death or even go so far as I’m a suicide attempt survivor).
My biggest pet peeve, is when some Christians claim that "faith alone can give you salvation." Which is complete nonsense, because all our sins are accounted for whether we have faith or not.
Pet peeve? Ah yes I have one. When the offering plate slows down and comes to a stop in front of me. Like what!
As far as I know, it's against Canon Law to refuse to give the Eucharist on the tongue yet it's happens all the time! Especially in churches in countries where Eucharist on the hand is the cultural norm.
pet peeve: Pachamama at the Vatican
The following is from the book “God is Near Us” (Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, Ignatius Press, 2001).
“If we read what the Fathers say, we can see in what spirit of reverence they received Communion. We find a particularly fine passage in the writings of Cyril of Jerusalem, from the fourth century. In his catechetical homilies he tells the candidates for baptism what they should do at Communion. They should make a throne of their hands, laying the right upon the left to form throne for the King, forming at the same time a cross. …which becomes a throne, down into which the King inclines himself” (p.70).
Communion:
1. At a rail
2. On your knees
3. On the tongue
This is the way
Wow i 100% agree. expecially whit the point 1
I just found your channel and WOW!
I immediately liked and subscribed on the first pet peeve👍❤
I completely agree with receiving the Eucharist through the mouth, but now during Covid, I am not allowed to, so I have to, and I personally don't think its wrong at the moment, because we have to. Also, i agree with every single one of these pet peeves, lol.
Love this video. Agree 100%
While I agree with you we have to remember that certain people just lack common sense for a variety of reasons. As Catholics we all need to keep our peace regardless of what’s going on wrong around us.
I think an informative TH-cam channel is an okay place to correct people and allow your passion for your faith to come through. We need to use prudence, but there is also a time and a place to defend what's worth defending. I think one can find examples of the Saints and Apostles doing so passionately.
Thanks for reminding me that there are still people out there who believe people who die become angels in heaven 😂
Not in any real order other than how they come to mind.
1. Folk Music-type Songs at Mass. I grew up at parish where the music selection was a congregational choir that was infamously tone-deaf or one that was tone-deaf but played along with a praised band that seemed to only know folk music style worship songs from the '60's and the St. Louis Jesuits along with modified mainline prot songs and both congregations often intermingled. What made it really bad is that if I tried suggesting so more traditionally Catholic they would shoot it saying it was difficult.
2. Not knowing the traditional position or you're hands in worship. This is mostly a catch all for the laity praying in the Orans position. Some people imitating the priests signs over the bread and wine and of course holding hands.
3. Being offered just the body. This happened a few times especially during COVID-19 where I would get to a parish and they would only serve out the body and not the blood. Just feels disappointing like you're going to catch up with a friend and you keep getting interrupted.
4. Woke priests sermons having little to do with the scripture lessons, the feast day and what not in favor of sermon on mother nature and other SJWstuff.
I try to focus on the Mass and prayer. Although distracting, I try to ignore all actions in church I don't agree with. If I attend NO Mass, I kneel down with my hands clasped in prayer during The Sign of Peace. I would do the same during the Our Father if someone tried to hold my hand.
there is a older couple in church that leave right after receiving the eucharist every Sunday...the wife goes to the bathroom or to smoke a cigarette during the homily every Sunday!!!...really??? blows my mind!!!
I have seen people come really late, like during the Homily. I have heard cell phones go off after they told us to silence them. I have seen people talking like they're at a sporting event. Many leave right after Communion and don't stay for the final blessing. What's the point in even going to mass if you are going to be late and then leave early? Don't even get me started when kids start acting up and the parents just allow them to make a lot of noise. The lack of respect and manners today is appalling.
Lol! Just finding your channel. May God bless you! This is great! I share in your pet peeves. Except the cutting in the communion line. If I go to the Novus Ordo you’ll see me cut in the communion line to avoid the Eucharistic ministers and receive Our Lord from the priest only. Except in extreme circumstances the priest is the only one whose hands are consecrated to handle Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. Having Eucharistic ministers, especially 5 of them to distribute Holy Communion to 40 or so people, is an abuse that I refuse to participate in. To me it’s just as bad as Communion in the hand.
1. Priests who, despite having had years to fix the problem, will not make any attempt to chant on pitch.
2. Parish "helpers" who believe they run the the parish
3. "This is the way we've always done it"
4. Parishes that cannot establish a standard practice of when to ring the bells
5. Parishioners who make the church "worldly" by seeking seats of honor while discriminating against the poorer members of their parish.
God is love❤
What you said about Holy Communion in the hand is soooo true!!! I could not agree more!
I will admit that I leave mass when I go to Monday mass at my college, but that is only because it starts at 1230 and I have class at 1.
Communion in the hand is probably my top one too. I don’t even go to TLM all that often although I do love it. But Communion in the hand i have major problems with! At St. Peter’s in the Loop they are still requiring it because of COVID! I’ve gotten angry with them on the phone, but politely! letting them know they are the only place in the Arch of Chicago doing this. Even at Old St Pats you can receive on the tongue no problem (edit actually depends on the priest, I got denied Communion today 😕 very rare I go there but if I’m downtown at noon)
I have daily migraines and I need to have water with me so I can take medication asap, as the med is to be taken at onset of the migraine.
the last supper what did jesus & the apostles do w the bread? touched it, passed it around. it's okay to be bothered by things, its okay to be opinionated, but cmon... & wym satanists do things to the eucharist? im not trying to come across judgmental, but from a fellow catholic, i truly have no idea what you're talking about
I’m not catholic but been to mass but I have something called Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome and to sum it up any change in posture can pass out, my blood pressure drops, heart rate sky rockets. I have had to go to the hospital early March while at church because of pots so I always carry a hydroflask, a salty snack like popcorn, and my salt tablets in case of worst case scenario it’s happened. I talked to my best friend who is catholic when I come to mass with her and she said that’s a different story because I have a chronic illness. I bring the same to my nondenominational church. I also carry around a pulse ox I know strange but it’s for my safety I have also passed out at church before. Is it still wrong if it’s to prevent me passing out specifically with the up and down I just get so dizzy. I’ll leave my stuff in the car if it’s more respectful to do so. I guess I just never asked this question to someone who might know the answer just to my best friend I met in 7th grade when my mom sent me to catholic school for half a year
*yes this is a legit question
Health concerns are completely different, in those situations you're totally fine, im referring to those who do it just bc they can. Keeping you in my prayers!
@@TheReligiousHippie thank you for clearing that up. I didn’t want to be disrespectful. I love the catholic faith and learning more about it.
@@sunflowercatie hey girl Im catholic and I also have POTS (and lyme and possibly IBS). I would love to speak with u on Instagram if u have it? God bless u sister in Christ. It is very hard with a chronic illness! My Instagram is @ava.Sulich
I also have a disability that is very obvious and can be disruptive or can seem disrespectful. What I do is call the church and try to speak with the pastor or someone in a leadership position and explain what's going on before I would even try to go to a service. My biggest fear is that they would not accept me. I know that they should if they're trying to be like Jesus, but sadly all churches are run by imperfect people, and sometimes they can be judgy.
Thankfully I’ve never seen anyone eat or drink during Mass or Adoration, but it would definitely peeve me too haha. However, there was one time where a woman, during adoration, took off her sandals, turned the chair in front of her around, and propped her feet up for the next hour 😖. I also can’t stand it when healthy teens/adults can’t find it within themselves to touch their knee fully to the ground when genuflecting.. or can barely curtsy before throwing themselves down into the pew. (and the Rosary being used as a necklace or some kind of fashion statement piece by people who know it’s something special but don’t care?? Blood boiling!)... just to name a few... :)
If someone dropped the Eucharist and stepped on it Infront of me, I'd pick it up and eat it still
Could you please share where you buy your rosaries? They look so good.
My only disagreement I have with this video is that..my aunt is diabetic…she can’t help that sometimes she has to eat a fun sized candy bar during Mass. She literally has to eat when she has low blood sugar or she will faint.
The people who gather up all of their stuff, go to receive communion, and then leave right after. UGH. The people who mimick Father with the Orans posture. Holding hands during the Our Father. The sign of peace. The Life Teen mass.
I wish the closest Tridentine mass wasn't 2.5 hours away from me. 😭
I need to bring water because my throat feels dry and I don’t want to faint.
Hello I am 19 I’m in the US Army and I’m a catholic and I am definitely trying to bring back the knights Templar in a modern setting a PMC that protects Catholics all around the world but I need your advice would Jesus accept this if accomplished or would it be frowned upon by Jesus and several other Catholics I hate seeing the murder of many of our people all around the world
4 me how people dress for Mass, and they Come Late Leave Early , I Take Holy Commuion In the Hand cause we do it that way here i shake every time When Holding The Sacred Host. i am a new Subscriber
Pope St. John Paul ll gave us the option of either way
I went to mass a few months ago and stuck out my tongue for the Eucharist especially since I'm in my 50s and that's how I always have gotten it that way...the priest refused and I had to stick my hands out...I haven't gone to that church since
I think with the Angels thing I don’t think people put a lot of theological thought into it I think they just say that to comfort people who’ve lost love ones
Prior to Vatican II in the 1950's and 1960's as a Catholic boy, I went to the altar and the priest placed the Eucharist on the tongue. Blame Pope John XXIII and Pope Paul VI who were responsible for the Novus Ordum and this Protestantized Roman Catholic religion. I had a discussion with a Catholic friend my age (I'm 76) and told him I give communion a fifty/fifty chance that Transubstantiation is taking place. This is the reason I have been a lapsed Catholic occassionally.
That's not a good reason for being a lapsed Catholic. You don't go to Mass because of the customs of the Church. You should be going to Mass because Jesus is truly present in the Catholic Church. I'm 71 by the way.
@@ErnestThurston the main purpose of the Mass is to prepare for Communion. once again, the Vatican II "Protestantized" the Mass and I give the Transubstantiation a 50/50 chance is occurs. i don't personally feel the religiousiosity in the Novus Ordum or New Mass and I am not alone according to studies. It's a very sacriligious Mass. This is why Pope Benedict XVI tried to make changes giving Catholics the option of the Old Mass...and he was "asked" to leave, translation, he was pushed out in favor of a Socialist Pope Francis.
@@ErnestThurston correct
Skirts or shorts that fall above the knees- if the person wearing such actually bows, they are exposing themselves and/or their underwear & everyone is afraid to tell them. Horribly embarrassing all around & terribly disrespectful to God.
Don't know when it started, but singing the Lord's Prayer instead of praying it like normal.
My biggest pet peeves: when people bring their dogs to church, Eucharistic ministers, Communion on the hand, guitar, drums or violin in mass. It drives me crazy. I personally have never seen adults eating or drinking in mass (thank God) but I have seen some parents bring a little bag of Cheerios for their kids but that’s doesn’t annoy me as much because in a way I do understand.
Whooooa whoa whaaat? People bring their pets to church?!??!
Find a Traditional Latin mass
@@TheReligiousHippie That seems weird, but then again it could be a service dog.
My pet peeves is communion in hand...immodest dress ( women unveiled and/or dressed like they're going to clubbing in something very short or formal fitting and men in shorts and flip flops and band t shirts etc)...talking in mass ( prayer of Thanksgiving after communion interrupted by someone talking to me though context I understand my first mass and I was overwhelmed but wasn't how the lady thought I just felt the presence of God there when I walked up for blessing as couldn't yet receive and that was the first time I truly felt God in the sacred space so was overwhelmed in a good way not nervous anxiety. I took a breath before I Said to her God is here it's real and went back to Thanksgiving prayer. It was confirmination I had been led to HIS church then,
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Whenever anybody chews on the Eucharist. Seriously, it seems like a sacrelige to me. 😑