Catholic Answers Live #12538 Was Jonathan Roumie Wrong to Kneel for Communion If Others Stood? - Tom Nash
Jan 9, 2026
Join Tom Nash, a devoted Catholic apologist and author, as he dives into diverse liturgical topics. He discusses whether kneeling for Communion is acceptable when others stand, and clarifies the Church’s view on dancing during the liturgy. Tom also debates the status of Protestants as Christians, sheds light on the Virgin Mary's family, and helps clarify the differences between small-t tradition and simple legends. Plus, discover insights about the changes to the Mass post-Vatican II and the reliability of Torah codes.
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Receiving Communion: Kneel Or Stand Respectfully
- Do not refuse Communion to someone who kneels because Church law forbids denial for that reason.
- Provide pastoral catechesis about the norm to stand while still respecting individual choice to kneel.
Unity Without Uniformity At Communion
- The General Instruction and Vatican guidance allow unity without uniformity on posture at Communion.
- Encouraging Eucharistic reverence can coexist with permitted diversity in reception practices.
Personal Experience Receiving On The Tongue
- Tom Nash recounted being patted condescendingly by an extraordinary minister when he requested Communion on the tongue.
- He reported the incident to the pastor and emphasized communicants' rights to choose reception method.
