This Is My Body: A Defense of Communion in the Hand

St. Anthony's Tongue

Is receiving Communion in the hand irreverent? Or could it be… bridal?

In this video, we explore the mystical and biblical beauty of receiving the Eucharist in the hand—through the lens of saints, Scripture, and the Song of Songs. Drawing from the writings of St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Catherine of Siena, and the tradition of Eucharistic mysticism, we look at how the hand can become an altar, a place of trembling love, a site of encounter with Christ.

This is not a debate—but a love story between the soul and the Savior. Whether you receive on the tongue or in the hand, this reflection is for those who desire deeper Eucharistic reverence, rooted in intimacy.

We’ll talk about:

• Ancient Church tradition on Communion in the hand

• Misconceptions about consecrated hands

• Biblical verses on the hand as a place of divine encounter

• Bridal imagery in the Song of Songs

• Mystical theology and Catholic Eucharistic devotion