Silence At Holy Communion

I have come to appreciate the fact that a Hymnless Holy Communion is a very excellent practice, as one actuallly gets to pray and meditate on The Sacred Mystery of The Eucharist, without being hit over the head with music more suited to a picnic or campfire.

As there was no organist nor cantor, the Reverend Deacon led the Parishioners in "On Jordan's Bank", verses 1 & 2 at the start of the 7:00PM Mass, & verse 5 @ the end of Mass. There was no other music at this Mass. Though the Mass was offered in English, all the rubrics were followed. At Communion Time, people headed to the Altar Rail or queued to receive The Body Of Christ.

Silence at Holy Communion, allows for Prayer & Reflection, as it should be. And many young adults appreciate this practice. Christmastide ended today, as Ordinary Time resumes tomorrow, as "Baptism Of The Lord" was celebrated today.

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