You returned to your realm of light, and still remain hidden here to nourish us, in our vale of tears, with Holy Communion. -St. Therese of Lisieux
Phyllis Crespo
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She was the sacristan when the flu ran rampant through the convent and she was the only one well enough to do the job. (If I remember correctly, she was reluctant to do it.) I do not like this picture either. I have seen it as a stained glass window. Seems like propaganda to me.
Why? Is it because she handling the hosts? Was St. Therese ever the sacristan of her convent? I don't see this as any sacrilege since I guess it's non-consecrated hosts. Many nuns make altar breads for use at Holy Mass. They probably need to touch them. It's well known that the saint had a great reverence for Our Lord in the Eucharist but would only receive at the advice of her spiritual director,…More
Why? Is it because she handling the hosts? Was St. Therese ever the sacristan of her convent? I don't see this as any sacrilege since I guess it's non-consecrated hosts. Many nuns make altar breads for use at Holy Mass. They probably need to touch them. It's well known that the saint had a great reverence for Our Lord in the Eucharist but would only receive at the advice of her spiritual director, so had Holy Communion a lot less than we do so today.