text: "Between the 13th and the mid-20th centuries, Catholics often celebrated this feast with elaborate public processions that focused on Christ’s miraculous presence in the consecrated host carried aloft. "
  And thanks to certain arch-conservative prelates, this Mediaeval interpretation of the Real Presence is coming back in some places. These processions were originally about letting the masses - who rarely went to Communion in those times - see the host. And of course it was also an opportunity for the clergy to show how superior they were. They were the only ones allowed to touch the host, they were so special!
  In those times, and also in predominantly Catholic countries like Poland, these processions today would be just part of the culture. Elsewhere however, in multi-faith (and no faith) countries, these processions would be seen to be rather odd and strange, and would in no way help to promote the image of the Church.
  Jesus said, take this and eat. He didn't say take and look at it.