Reason and Theology Show – REASON & THEOLOGY Bishop Bruno Forte Scolds Faithful for Receiving Communion on the Tongue | The Lowdown
Apr 24, 2025
A bishop's scolding over receiving Communion on the tongue sparks heated debate about proper liturgical practices. The discussion dives into historical context, contrasting views within the Church, and the potential for spiritual abuse in clergy-laity interactions. Personal experiences with Communion highlight the challenges of dissent and the importance of respectful dialogue between laypeople and clergy. Engaging with faith and community leads to reflections on misunderstandings and the need for open communication in the modern Church.
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Personal Experience with Communion Abuse
- Michael Lofton shares being directed to receive Communion only from extraordinary ministers, not a priest, which he found abusive and unjust.
- He ignored the priest's directives and chose to receive from a different priest instead, showing resilience against spiritual abuse.
Selective Spiritual Abuse in Liturgy
- A traditionalist priest scolded Michael Lofton's six-year-old son for minor issues receiving Communion.
- Meanwhile, the priest ignored immodest dress of adult women, illustrating selective spiritual abuse.
Archbishop Bruno Forte's Scolding
- Archbishop Bruno Forte publicly reprimands people for receiving Communion on the tongue, insisting it must be taken in the hand.
- This public scolding during Mass may be spiritually abusive and overlooks broader issues needing attention.