[scouter]

I'm no great fan of Cardinal Collins, but you have to give credit where credit is due. This is the simplest, clearest, most charitable, and most orthodox discussion I've seen yet about what the Church can and cannot do with regard to admitting divorced and remarried Catholics to Holy Communion. I never would have expected this from him.

http://wordonfire.org/WoF-Blog/WoF-Blog/June-2014/Marriage,-Divorce,-and-Communion--An-Interview-wit.aspx

[ReaganGeneration2]

“Murder, adultery, and any other sins, no matter how serious, are forgiven by Jesus, especially through the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and the forgiven sinner receives communion. The issue in the matter of divorce and remarriage is one’s conscious decision (for whatever reason) to persist in a continuing situation of disconnection from the command of Jesus.”

What doesn’t seem Christian: The Church will offer absolution and Holy Communion if the remarried person divorces their current, innocent spouse.

Many sins are forgiven that can’t be rectified. Seems like some re-marriages should persist, at least out of love for the spouse, and that if remorse is evident, forgiveness should occur. Does it seem like the Church is being a bit Pharisee-like? Thoughts?

[piusv]

Time will tell regarding the Synod. I haven’t made comments on how I think it will turn out because I just don’t know. However, I know Kasper’s comments were quite different and Francis had much positive to say about him and his points though.

[Mashood]

Tom Collins... I like him already.

[piusv]

Vatican just released a document about the Synod. See the thread here:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/3172788/posts