definitely an act of the Body of Christ. Communion is never self serve.
It must be received in an act of service. In receiving communion, a
member of the Body of Christ holds the Body of Christ before another
member of the Body of Christ and seeks acknowledgement, "The Body of
Christ". The "Amen" in reply is part of the reception of Christ.
As my time here comes to an end I realize the importance of community of
communion. You have made me be a better priest in service to the Body
of Christ. Thank You.