[ealgeone]

As the post mentions non-Catholics, I take it the caucus thread protection is removed and the thread is open to comment.

Such divisions do not make for a family meal or a “sacrum convivium.” Hence, to share Holy Communion with Protestants, dissenters, and others who do not live in communion with the Church is incoherent. To paraphrase Cardinal Ratzinger (Pope Benedict), the Eucharist is not a table fellowship with publicans and other “sinners”; it is a family meal that presupposes grace and shared faith.

It is not communion with the Church, (and by this they mean Roman Catholic) that is the issue. The issue is if the person is a follower of Christ.

If the person professes faith in Christ, and only Christ, they are able to participate in communion.

[Mrs. Don-o]

"If the person professes faith in Christ, and only Christ, they are able to participate in communion."

Which communion are you talking about? In your denomination? Which is?

[NKP_Vet]

“If the person professes faith in Christ, and only Christ, they are able to participate in communion.”

Strictly forbidden in a Catholic Church. Communion is only for those in full communion with the Catholic Church and in a state of grace.

Sorry.