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from Jesus:
Yes, this would be acceptable.
As I explained elsewhere, the true significance
of Holy Communion is the transfer of light. This transfer of light will
depend on the purity of consciousness of the person who is performing
the blessing of communion.
Contrary to the claims made by Christian churches, the ordained priesthood
does not have a patent on pure hearts. In fact, the ornate raiment of
a man of the cloth might hide an impure heart, and such a heart cannot
bless Holy Communion with the true Light of Christ, no matter how elaborate
the outer ceremony.
So it is perfectly acceptable to me that a person blesses his or her
own communion, either for one person or for a group. However, take note
that the blessing will be in proportion to the purity of heart of the
person performing and receiving the blessing. Blessed are the pure in
heart, for they shall see God, and in seeing God they can anchor the
Light of God in the material universe. This Light can then be transferred
to the bread and the wine and turn them into the body and blood of Christ.
The bread being a symbol of the wisdom of Christ and the blood being
a symbol of the love of Christ.
Let me also say that I clearly prefer that people use a drink, such
as grape juice, that contains no alcohol. Wine was practical in previous
ages because it did not go bad in warm climates. However, with today’s
modern technology, there is no longer any reason to use an alcoholic
drink for communion. Alcohol is not beneficial to spiritual growth,
and thus it should be avoided by true spiritual seekers.
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