Word came today from Rome that the new Master of Ceremonies for the Pope, a mere Monsignor, has "ruled" that the Pope will now only distribute Communion to the faithful if they are kneeling, and only on the tongue. No mention of communicating the faithful with both holy species is mentioned.
It looks like another major "step backwards" for things liturgical, by this little monsignor who has absolutely no academic credentials in liturgical studies, but who enjoys the favor of B16.
Anyway, this means absolutely nothing for the way we distribute holy commuion in our parishes in the United States in 2008. Our Bishops have dictated that the normal way to receive Holy Communion is to be standing, to extend our hands , and to receive the Body of Christ, and then to proceed to the next minister, who will minister the Blood of Christ.
Don't worry folks, Rome doesn't "control" the Catholic World the way it used to!
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