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Why is the Sacred Host received kneeling and on the tongue?

April 26, 2017kneeling received sacred host Tongue

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Why is the Sacred Host received kneeling and on the tongue?

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Although the practice of receiving in the hand was common in the first centuries many abuses crept in, and desecration of the Sacred Host became more frequent. Increasing reverence and respect for the Blessed Sacrament led to reception kneeling and on tongue.