k2aggie07 said:
Not catholic but believe in the real presence.
It's to their own detriment and is beyond sub-optimal for them, but God loves mankind.
The priest you have gotten to know would be a far better place to get the answers to the questions you are asking.Catag94 said:k2aggie07 said:
Not catholic but believe in the real presence.
It's to their own detriment and is beyond sub-optimal for them, but God loves mankind.
Thank you.
So I would ask those like Catholics, why thy disallow other to partake. I understand the common answer, but I would suggest that why not offer Christ truly present to anyone who wishes to partake? I am not Catholic but my wife is and I attend Catholic Mass weekly without fail (Until this week!). I have a real relationship with Christ and several priests whom have gotten to know me over the years would be first in line to substantiate that claim. I would also assure you that I believe in the real presence of Christ at Holy Communion. I would argue that I have a far better understanding and truer belief than that of the young kids whom are taking their first communion. Yet, I am disallowed.
I believe Jesus knew the heart of his betrayer the night of the last supper but there is no indication he withheld that from Judas.
Regardless, if you believe everlasting life is in the Eucharists, why would you withhold it from anyone?
Then why don't you?Catag94 said:
Yes, agreed except I'd like understand the general Catholic's idea. A couple of the priest I know have said they would have no issues with me taking communion.
If your believe in the real presence and go to Mass weekly then cross the Tiber and come on home.Catag94 said:k2aggie07 said:
Not catholic but believe in the real presence.
It's to their own detriment and is beyond sub-optimal for them, but God loves mankind.
Thank you.
So I would ask those like Catholics, why thy disallow other to partake. I understand the common answer, but I would suggest that why not offer Christ truly present to anyone who wishes to partake? I am not Catholic but my wife is and I attend Catholic Mass weekly without fail (Until this week!). I have a real relationship with Christ and several priests whom have gotten to know me over the years would be first in line to substantiate that claim. I would also assure you that I believe in the real presence of Christ at Holy Communion. I would argue that I have a far better understanding and truer belief than that of the young kids whom are taking their first communion. Yet, I am disallowed.
I believe Jesus knew the heart of his betrayer the night of the last supper but there is no indication he withheld that from Judas.
Regardless, if you believe everlasting life is in the Eucharists, why would you withhold it from anyone?
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58 This is the bread that came down from heaven. Unlike your ancestors who ate and still died, whoever eats this bread will live forever."
jrico2727 said:
Where is the logic in your line of thinking that those who had no opportunity to receive the Eucharist,The OT patriarchs and St. Dismas, were saved by the mercy of God because of their faith should apply to those who don't receive the Eucharist because of their lack of faith in the salvific grace of the Eucharist?
Bravo. That same church is also the pillar and bulwark/foundation of truth.k2aggie07 said:
The Word of God is the God, but the scriptures are not the word. This is a kind of idolatry.
The mark of the Church per St Paul is one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism; one loaf, one Body, one cup. The universal church - meaning, according to the whole, not everywhere or without exception or broad or versatile - is the Church which worships the same Lord, has the same Faith, Baptism, bread, cup.
Sorry - In the event that the blood of the new Covenant is not available, then we have a "spiritual Communion" that we can say:Quote:
I do have a couple questions for you guys.
Given the OP for this thread and under the current circumstances in our suddenly unfamiliar country, where masses have been cancelled indefinitely at this point, imagine if you were somehow forced to go months, or God forbid, years without a formal Mass and the ability to partake of the Eucharist. If this were to be a reality, how do you see this impacting your eternal life?
What are your thoughts on other, non Catholic, Christian believers who never partake of the Eucharist in Catholic Mass and their eternal life?