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To: Ge0ffrey

That is an interesting question. If Jesus came for sinners, if communion washes away sins, performs miracles of grace, then it would seem more efficacious than all the Holy water and rosaries in the world. And yet, the sacred must be kept from the profane, except in the humanity of our Lord. go figure. That said, I adore.


5 posted on 10/10/2014 4:18:59 PM PDT by WriteOn (Truth)
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To: WriteOn

Are you saying that the Eucharist is rightly meant to be distributed to those who have separated themselves from Christ by their practice?


8 posted on 10/10/2014 4:24:31 PM PDT by Bayard
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To: WriteOn; Ge0ffrey
The sacraments for washing away sin are Baptism, Penance, and Anointing of the Sick.

Holy Communion is for baptized Catholics in a state of grace, who are properly spiritually prepared and disposed to receive. If you are not in a state of grace or unbelieving, the spiritual consequences to you are very serious. St. Paul on the subject:

Corinthians 11:27-29
So then, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the Body and Blood of the Lord. Everyone ought to examine themselves before they eat of the bread and drink from the cup. For those who eat and drink without discerning the body of Christ eat and drink judgment on themselves.

19 posted on 10/10/2014 5:58:34 PM PDT by Mrs. Don-o (Seriously.)
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