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Father Leo discusses new 2026 guidelines for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion in the Archdiocese of Baltimore and explains why greater clarity and reverence are needed when distributing the Eucharist. He examines who may serve, how ministers are trained and mandated, when extraordinary ministers should actually be used, and why priests, deacons, and instituted acolytes remain the ordinary ministers of Holy Communion. Father Leo also explains important rules involving self-communication, blessings, dropped hosts, sacred vessels, dress standards, and bringing Communion to the sick and homebound. He emphasizes that Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion serve under the authority of the bishop and do not have a permanent right to distribute Communion whenever or wherever they choose. The episode also addresses the proper handling of pyxes, low-gluten hosts, mustum, and the importance of maintaining prayerfulness when transporting the Eucharist. Ultimately, Father Leo argues that every practice surrounding Holy Communion should reflect the dignity, reverence, and sacredness Catholics profess toward the Real Presence of Christ.

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00:00 Who Distributes Holy Communion?
03:41 Ordinary vs Extraordinary Ministers
05:37 Who Can Serve?
08:21 When Ministers Are Needed
10:56 Communion Rules and Abuses
15:23 Communion for the Homebound
19:03 Dress and Proper Reverence
22:17 Restoring Eucharistic Dignity