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  1. tigersgrowl1093

    Severe Peanut Allergy and Communion

    I think I can see where the confusion is coming from. I absolutely believe that the Eucharist is the Body and Blood of Christ. However, the Body and Blood of Christ do not mysteriously go into our mouths without the help of the spoon. If someone eats peanut butter, the protein will go onto the...
  2. tigersgrowl1093

    Severe Peanut Allergy and Communion

    I spoke with Fr and he said it is "poured" into the mouth from the spoon, not taken in by the recipient. I am comfortable with that. He understood my concern but said there are quite a few children with a peanut allergy and there have never been any issues.
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    Severe Peanut Allergy and Communion

    I am sure that not everyone who receives actually fasts as they should. A very small amount of peanut protein, which remains in saliva at least until the next meal is consumed, and even then, trace amounts can be present, can easily transfer to the Communion spoon. If my husband consumes...
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    Severe Peanut Allergy and Communion

    I am not worried about Communion this Sunday, because my parish serves Communion to whoever is Chrismated on that day first, but am worried for subsequent Divine Liturgies where I am no longer the first to receive. However, I understand that not everyone is required to fast before Communion...
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    Chrismation on Sunday!!

    I do not post very often, but I wanted to share that this Sunday, November 10th, I will be welcomed into the Orthodox Church. I am beyond excited!! I was baptized as an infant, so I will receive Chrismation only. My Godmother is a true blessing. St. Stephanida of Spain is the name I am...
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    ECF on the Old Testament

    I was curious if someone could point me towards some commentaries online from the ECF on the Old Testament, specifically Deuteronomy and Exodus. I did email my Priest, as he knows what I am personally struggling with in the OT, but I thought it wouldn't hurt to ask here as well. Thanks...
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    A Re-Introduction of Sorts...

    Thank you for the welcoming :wave: I think it is pretty common in the online parenting world. I learned it on a homeschooling forum (not a parent, yet, but I homeschooled myself for the last two years of high school). I just kind of stuck around ^_^
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    What is your heritage?

    Nationality: American Religion: EO Inquirer -Paternal Heritage --Paternal: Mohican, European of mixed Heritage (German and French perhaps?) --Maternal: Unsure (adopted by an Italian immigrant family) --Religion: Non-Practicing Christians of some sort -Maternal Heritage --Paternal...
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    A Re-Introduction of Sorts...

    Ha, sorry, it stands for Dear Husband on another forum I frequent.
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    A Re-Introduction of Sorts...

    I first came to the Eastern Orthodox part of this forum in November of 2012. I was on the fence between EO and RC. EO spoke more to my soul, but I ultimately left because my husband was more receptive to RC (shorter services). It did not take long for that bubble to burst. I just could not deny...
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    Ethnicity and Orthodoxy

    The obvious ethnicity within Orthodoxy was what ultimately drove me away, but I came back, because I realized my issues with the ethnicity were just that - my issues. Of course, I do not attend a parish that is unwelcoming. I would not be able to attend if the parishioners looked down upon...
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    Met With the Priest

    So I met with the Priest of the Russian Orthodox Church last night. It went great! He answered all of my questions and was really sweet. He actually encouraged me to finish my RCIA classes (which I planned on doing anyhow) and he said he'll round up the inquirers on Sunday so we can discuss...
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    For those who explored RC and EO....

    I'm leaning towards EO, but also don't want to be too hasty (I've been guilty of that in the past and it usually doesn't end well). I agree, 100%. I'm a very impatient person, so I am using this to grow in patience. :D:holy:
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    For those who explored RC and EO....

    I attended the service today :) It was really beautiful. There were 7 people there in total, including myself and the Priest. I spoke with the Priest afterwards and he was very kind and said I can call anytime to ask questions and we can schedule a meeting sometime to talk further. The...
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    For those who explored RC and EO....

    I definitely plan to finish out the RCIA class. I just saw the EO Church had a DL tomorrow, so decided to go.
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    For those who explored RC and EO....

    I don't know that it is one thing I can pinpoint precisely. I struggle with Papal Infallibility as well as RC views on Hell. I am in RCIA right now, but plan to attend a Russian Orthodox Church tomorrow for Divine Liturgy. I attended a Greek Orthodox Church last year, but didn't like it so...
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    For those who explored RC and EO....

    What ultimately made you choose EO?
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    For those who explored RC and EO, what made you choose RC?

    What ultimately made you choose the RCC? I am in RCIA right now, but I am just curious what made you decide RCC instead of EO when converting?
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    Can Anyone Tell Me What a Vocation Holy Hour is?

    Thanks Fantine. So, another question. Is this a prayer service that all Catholic Churches hold on a regular basis? Does it depend upon the Church? Thanks
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    Can Anyone Tell Me What a Vocation Holy Hour is?

    There is a Vocation Holy Hour that starts an hour before daily mass. I am wondering what it is. Is it prayers for men to be called to the priesthood? It says the first half our is personal prayer and the second half hour is communal prayer. Thanks :)