Diocese gives nod for Kerry to receive Eucharist

The Boston Herald ^ | April 10, 2004 | Eric Convey

[delacoert]

The rules governing Communion are not merely for punishment.

I never once thought otherwise.

My Jesus, I believe that Thou art present in the Blessed Sacrament. I love Thee above all things and I desire Thee in my soul. Since I cannot now receive Thee sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. As though thou wert already there, I embrace Thee and unite myself wholly to Thee; permit not that I should ever be separated from Thee.

My penitent heart is blessed by the proper focus that meditation on these words brings. Thank you for posting that prayer.

I am aware that my attitude has been too critical (of a bishop or two). There are larger issues that of course I do not understand.

[Sun]

Your e-mail is really good and very thorough and heartfelt.

I'm glad you are on our side. :)

[capitan_refugio]

The Paulists are (nominally) Catholic. Their mission is to minister the "Catholics who have been hurt by the Church." Go figure.