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[QUOTE="markss, post: 74415, member: 8368"] This is not about me or whether or not I would be offended by your actions - first of all I wouldn't be, but who cares!!! I see this forum as a source of valuable information that all of us can share. In relationship to this thread there seems to be so much expressed as opinion that runs contrary to my own understanding of the laws of the Catholic Church. And by the way we are a Church guided by laws in addition to grace. My understanding comes from a lifetime as a practicing Catholic, 16 years in Catholic schools and subsequently having completed post graduate theology studies. This is the first place I've ever heard it stated that the Catholic Church finds it acceptable for non-Catholics to partake in communion. Quite frankly I do not accept these opinions as authoritative, particularly when all one has to do is refer to the Vatican's own website on the matter. How much more authoritative can it get! Another point I'd like to make is that as Catholics we differ from other religions in that we do have a human authority to whom we pledge obedience. The Holy Father, the Pope. It saddens me that my own Church does not welcome non-members to participate fully in communion. I hope the day comes when that will change. However there is in fact Church law for Catholics that should be respected and obeyed to remain in good standing with the Church. As an extension, it is nice if those sharing in Church celebrations have equal respect for our laws while attending Mass. My intent is not to pass judgement but rather explain my understanding of my faith to those who are not Catholic. Many times by many priests in several different countries, and in Roncesvalles, I have heard a priest mention before communion that non-Catholics are NOT invited to recieve communion. He will generally explain with regret the reasoning and many times instead offer a personal blessing. I've never heard a priest do the opposite and invite non-Catholics TO recieve communion. As a practical matter when one presents themself in front of the priest at communion time, unless indicating that they are seeking a blessing, the priest will assume they are fully within the perimeters set by the Church as qualified to receive communion and accordingly serve it to them. Having said that, I don't deny that it has never occurred that an individual priest may have invited one outside of the faith to receive. I would guess that the priest in such an instance thought it justified to deviate from Church law. While one may find a priest who will make an exception, isn't it clear that the Church itself does not welcome non-Catholics to share in this rite? Does it really take a strike of lightening to get the message? Finally, again I do not understand why anyone who is not Catholic is insistant on receiving communion. There are many other formal and informal rituals associtated with the Camino that allow sharing of personal and spiritual oneness with fellow pilgrims. [/QUOTE]
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