Tim Maas Supporter Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

I would say that it is the Holy Spirit and the words of Christ (Matthew 26:26-29) -- both of whom are omnipresent -- that consecrate the elements used in the sacrament. (That is, it is not necessary to have a second person (either clergy or lay) present to perform that function.)

Also, occasions would undoubtedly arise throughout Christendom when believers might be isolated from other Christians for extended periods.

Therefore, although the word "communion" implies the presence of others, and (in my opinion) it would therefore be preferable (if possible) for the sacrament to be partaken in a group, I would say that communion could be self-administered, as long as the proper reverent discernment of the meaning of the elements in the sacrament were present (1 Corinthians 11:20-29).

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Paul Melonas Supporter

I believe our Lord and Savior meant that whenever we partake of food we should take a moment and meditate on him and partake of the bread and the wine in remembrance of him.

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Wulfy Cor Supporter

Communion is taken and is a personal covenant between God and man (or woman). I believe that to be the purpose of it. If we are born again in Christ Jesus, we have made that decision of free will and accepted Jesus as our savior. In the same manner, and with reverence for the rite of communion, also having been baptized and received God's Holy Spirit, we are never alone. Jesus tells us in scripture that he will never leave us or abandon us. 

So with all of this in mind and following the scripture where Jesus showed his disciples what this meant, and what the bread and wine represent, I believe that yes, we very much can take communion alone. This is a very deep and personal event and part of what we should be doing in obedience and reverence of the Lord. Inclusion of scripture is best for this. 

Pray often; pray without ceasing if there is any question. Ask God's Holy Spirit to guide you through it. 

This is a time of gratitude and drawing closer to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

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