I’ve been meaning to write about this for some time now. It’s just that it’s such an awkward topic to address. But… here goes.
Spread the word! Far and wide!
You see, every Sunday at Mass, often even at daily Mass, someone, or usually several people, comes forward to receive the Eucharist in a state of reverence, and when they respond “Amen,” the Priest (or extraordinary minister,) is bowled over by the most horrible smelling breath one can imagine. It happens at every Parish, all the time.
It’s all one can do to stay standing, and to suffer as did the saints, in silence.
We Priests, I realize, have our own issues. We don’t always look great, we don’t always smell great either. This is just a public service announcement!
A good habit to get into: practice sound oral hygiene before Mass.
Please? And tell a friend.
I promise, I will too.
Here are some Home Remedies for Bad Breath.
And a how-to: Preventing Bad Breath While Fasting
And most importantly, How to Tell a Friend.
Amen.