In an interview published in the Wednesday edition of L’Osservatore Romano, Pope Benedict’s new Master of Pontifical Liturgical Celebrations, Monsignor Guido Marini, says he believes that people receiving Communion kneeling and on the tongue will become common practice at the Vatican.
Msgr. Marini’s comments were made during an interview with Gianluca Biccini on some of Pope Benedict XVI’s recent liturgical decisions and their meaning.
Biccini noted in the exchange that Pope Benedict distributed Holy Communion to people who knelt and received the host on their tongues during his visit to Brindisi (Southern Italy) last week.
When he was asked if this would become a common practice Marini responded, “I believe so.” (Article)
When and where was this picture of the Holy Father taken?
His recent visit to Genoa last month.
I also hope that the TLM will follow. Communion was received in this same way at the Sts. Peter & Paul Mass today.
I hope so too. Maybe the 1 year anniversary of Motu Proprio (Sept 14th)? That would be great.