In my retired life, I wander from church to church on Sunday mornings. When I was serving a church, I celebrated Holy Communion weekly, knowing I needed the sacrament for the sake of my soul. The liturgy anchored my week. But now, as one who must eat gluten-free, I find this practice highly problematic.
At a recent church visit, I breathed with relief after reading the bulletin and seeing that gluten-free wafers were available for Communion. Without them, I would have to deny myself the grace of receiving the fullness of the sacrament.
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