I think I know what they mean by craving alcohol.

[Lady Bug]

Hi, you may think that you can't develop a craving simply by sipping alcohol but I think that even with the little sip of wine after Communion, I'm developing a craving for that wine. When I go up to the person with the Chalice, and take a sip, I want to drink more than what I'm supposed to, and yet I don't even like the taste of wine per se. I kind of wish I never started sipping the wine, because the sting of it is imprinted in my system. I don't remember when I first started taking the wine after Communion. It is not offered at every parish.

But wait you may tell me that it is the Blood of Christ, not the wine anymore -- ok then, I don't know what to say

ps I am NOT making this thread to debate anything about hygienic reasons. That is NOT the purpose of my thread...please.

I have taken the wine (blood of Christ) after Communion because frankly, it dissipates the aftertaste of the Eucharist IMHO and I like to do that.

 

[ChubbyCherub]

It could be that you crave sugar. Try a cordial or some grape juice!

 

[Lady Bug]

It could be that you crave sugar. Try a cordial or some grape juice!

I already consume a bit too much sugar

 

[ChubbyCherub]

I already consume a bit too much sugar

They say that eating sugar means wanting more! Makes sense!

 

[Lady Bug]

They say that eating sugar means wanting more! Makes sense!

If I eat sugar after eating proteins, I don't crash. I crash if I eat sugars in isolation.

 

[boughtwithaprice]

If I eat sugar after eating proteins, I don't crash. I crash if I eat sugars in isolation.

That is why sweets are supposed to be for dessert not to be consumed alone


I hate to be a broken record but what you are describing, emphasis on the senses, obsession, feelings of being hated… etc
Sounds like you are being manipulated by forces of which you are unaware. After communion pray the Anima Christi prayer and meditate on the words until you can really imagine inviting Christ into your heart


Soul of Christ, sanctify me.
Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, inebriate me.
Water from the side of Christ, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
O Good Jesus, hear me.
Within your wounds hide me.
Permit me not to be separated from you.
From the wicked foe, defend me.
At the hour of my death, call me
and bid me come to you
That with your saints I may praise you
For ever and ever. Amen

 

[Lady Bug]

That is why sweets are supposed to be for dessert not to be consumed alone


I hate to be a broken record but what you are describing, emphasis on the senses, obsession, feelings of being hated… etc
Sounds like you are being manipulated by forces of which you are unaware. After communion pray the Anima Christi prayer and meditate on the words until you can really imagine inviting Christ into your heart


Soul of Christ, sanctify me.
Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, inebriate me.
Water from the side of Christ, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
O Good Jesus, hear me.
Within your wounds hide me.
Permit me not to be separated from you.
From the wicked foe, defend me.
At the hour of my death, call me
and bid me come to you
That with your saints I may praise you
For ever and ever. Amen

You have some of the best responses here, don't worry about the repetition. I think I need a reminder of oppression by spirits because my brain often goes into denial that my thoughts are from the enemy and often convinces me that my thoughts are not only real but correct.

 

[Lady Bug]

About the dessert. If the dessert is consumed more than 45 minutes to an hour after dinner, it really causes my head a problem.

 

[SavedByGrace3]

I think what you are experiencing is more of a natural reaction that revolves around eating and drinking—anything! Try the same thing with a Coke or tea. Try to eat just one Lays potato chip. I think we are just made to desire that extra sip or nibble. I may be wrong, but that is just my two sips.

 

[Michie]

I think what you are experiencing is more of a natural reaction that revolves around eating and drinking—anything! Try the same thing with a Coke or tea. Try to eat just one Lays potato chip. I think we are just made to desire that extra sip or nibble. I may be wrong, but that is just my two sips.

Your two sips? Lol!

 

[Lady Bug]

I think what you are experiencing is more of a natural reaction that revolves around eating and drinking—anything! Try the same thing with a Coke or tea. Try to eat just one Lays potato chip. I think we are just made to desire that extra sip or nibble. I may be wrong, but that is just my two sips.

I hope you're right. I can't just have a sip of Coca-Cola either. I could drink a liter of it and want more.

 

[boughtwithaprice]

About the dessert. If the dessert is consumed more than 45 minutes to an hour after dinner, it really causes my head a problem.

Sugar could be the problem. I would try a sugar free dessert to see what happens
You would just need the artificial sweetener that you like best
You don’t have to eat it all the time, just for diagnostic purposes

 

[boughtwithaprice]

I think what you are experiencing is more of a natural reaction that revolves around eating and drinking—anything! Try the same thing with a Coke or tea. Try to eat just one Lays potato chip. I think we are just made to desire that extra sip or nibble. I may be wrong, but that is just my two sips.

Eating only one lays potato chip, should be an act of penance more powerful than fasting

Try it, if you dare