Bishop Athanasius Schneider Talks About the Serious Consequences of Receiving Holy Communion in the Hand

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Interview Organization: Hermes Rodrigues Nery
Date: November 16, 2019
In this video, Bishop Athanasius Schneider discusses the profound significance of the Holy Eucharist, particularly Holy Communion, which involves the real presence of Jesus Christ. He highlights concerns about the lack of reverence during the reception of Holy Communion, especially in Western practices like receiving the Eucharist directly in the hand, which can lead to the loss of fragments of the consecrated host. Bishop Schneider outlines several consequences of this practice, including the loss and potential theft of hosts, and a perceived lack of proper adoration given to the Eucharist. Watch the full video to find out more!