Is It Wrong to Chew the Host: Changing Catholic Etiquette and the Eucharist, 1920-1970

Because Catholics believe that the Eucharist is the body and blood of Jesus Christ, they are expected to treat the host as they would Jesus if he appeared among them: with the utmost respect and adoration. Prior to the 1960s, Catholics were expected to observe a certain etiquette when in the presenc...

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Main Author: McGuinness, Margaret M. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: American Catholic Historical Society 1999
In: American catholic studies
Year: 1999, Volume: 110, Pages: 29-47
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