2007-12-09 14:17:10 · 5 answers · asked by Oh, it's like that? 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I see no problem with that. When Jesus said "Except ye eat my flesh." he made no mention of which supplies to use -- or which facilities to use, for that matter.
2007-12-09 14:26:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've never seen anyone do that, but it seems that if you bring your own supplies it isn't communion anymore, it's you-union. If you're worried about germs, talk to the pastor or priest and explain how you feel, and I'm sure they will make accommodations for you, such as providing you with your own wafer and wine beforehand to hold onto until the entire church is served. It never hurts to ask, and I know my pastor would be very understanding of a request like this.
2007-12-09 14:26:41 · answer #2 · answered by No Shortage 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not unless you can get the priest to bless the supplies. one of the "mysteries" of the communion is the blessing and sanctification of the cup, the wine, the bread etc. Just bringing some stuff from home is sort of like being on a picnic and we all know that the crucifixion was no picnic.
2007-12-09 14:23:06 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No...especially in a Church where the Communion and the supplies are "blessed" or prayed over.
2007-12-09 14:21:57 · answer #4 · answered by daljack -a girl 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Unless you have food allergies to the grape juice and wafer, you should use the church's. IF this is the case, talk to your pastor ,I'm sure he would make accommodations for you.
2007-12-09 14:31:18 · answer #5 · answered by the pink baker 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋