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To: pleasenotcalifornia

We know from the messages of angels in the Bible and the teachings of Christ that we should not be afraid. I believe that when it comes to denying Holy Communion to politicians that support abortion, same sex marriage, and religious liberty that the American Bishops are very afraid. Their fear makes the Church seem weak and timid and that leads me and others to think that the Bishops and many priests do not believe that Christ’s teachings are worth fighting for............

I agree. I need to speak to my pastor about this. Since Catholic doctrine states that the consecrated host and wine are the true body and blood of Christ (Real Presence), it appears to me that the clergy are more afraid of their congregation than of their Lord and Savior. Why do we continually give Communion to people who are knowingly approaching the altar as seriousy in sin against the laws of God and the Church? This is scandalous. Isn’t this triviallizing the meaning of Holy Communion?


14 posted on 04/01/2013 9:42:42 AM PDT by Gumdrop
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To: Gumdrop

Sounds like you would favor the Catholics on the court be denied communion if they vote for gay marriage.


15 posted on 04/01/2013 9:52:25 AM PDT by ex-snook (God is Love)
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Hey you know what’s cool? Dolan said nothing about this. Perhaps we should discuss the topic of the thread?


18 posted on 04/01/2013 10:15:58 AM PDT by JCBreckenridge (Texas is a state of mind - Steinbeck)
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