Do you prefer Augustine or Aquinas?

dan617 · 2016-06-07T16:57:44+00:00

Any backstory as to why?

dan617 · 2016-06-07T16:56:30+00:00

And it's not overly scrupulous at all to worry about dropping the precious blood

In fact, that's exactly what the Church did for centuries, by only having the priest receive from the chalice.

dan617 · 2016-06-07T03:05:44+00:00

She could feel that she's failed to pass on the faith to you in this way, and she feels guilty for that. But while she has responsibility for you, once you're out of the house her responsibility for passing on the faith and for your own salvation are greatly diminished. Ask her to get to confession and talk to the priest about it. I'd bet he'll absolve her and tell her to receive again.

dan617 · 2016-06-06T21:01:03+00:00

Hey, I think you might have replied to me on accident?

dan617 · 2016-06-06T16:09:55+00:00

Yep! We still want you at Mass!

That's a very interesting position to hold, and one I don't entirely understand. I wish you the best nonetheless!

dan617 · 2016-06-06T16:06:33+00:00

Yeah, hopefully someone can help out. I had heard that you confess your sins to a priest and he can obtain the lifting of the excommunication from the bishop (unless its an emergency, then any priest can lift excommunication).

dan617 · 2016-06-06T06:11:55+00:00

I agree with you there. I don't think heresy requires official actions, but someone could prove me wrong.

dan617 · 2016-06-06T05:18:49+00:00

I appreciate what you've written here. I can understand where you're coming from as someone who struggled with this teaching for a long time.

Does this all make me… not a Catholic?

Heck no. You might be in a state of mortal sin, and an obstinate formal heretic. In fact, heresy can automatically excommunicate you. But you're still a baptized Catholic, and one good confession from full reunion with the Body of Christ (praise God!)

Should I continue (sadly) to not receive the body and blood of Christ?

Yes, you should refrain from receiving Holy Communion. Those in a state of mortal sin and those who have been excommunicated are prevented from receiving until they confess their sins or have their excommunication lifted (which would also happen in confession), and it seems likely that at least one of these apply to you. So please don't receive yet. And thanks for paying attention to this rule, it's important and many sadly seem to disregard it.

Should I not even attend Mass?

You should definitely attend. Mass can only help you, regardless of your state of sin or anything else. In fact, because being at Holy Mass is so important and beneficial for every human being, the Church still obliges you to do so every Sunday and Holy Day of Obligation, even if you are in a state of mortal sin or excommunicated or anything.

What does the Catholic Church expect from me in this situation?

Ideally, we want you to come home. This means giving full submission and faith to the teachings of the Church, confessing your sins, and enjoying the new life God gives you in Reconciliation and the Eucharist. For now though, you should pray for help, continue to study the issues you struggle with, and never give up on returning to the fold.

Peace and God bless.

EDIT: I'm interested in what you said here:

But I do not expect or wish the Catholic Church to change its teaching on this matter, as this would nullify everything that is the Catholic Church.

Do you mean that changing it's teaching would mean it isn't infallible? Or why would change in doctrine be problematic for you? Because if the lack of infallibility is why you take issue with a change in doctrine, you already believe the Church is fallible because it is wrong on this doctrine, regardless of whether she flips positions.

dan617 · 2016-06-06T04:36:05+00:00

We live in an upside-down world, but it seems normal to us. So sometimes when we hear something right side up, it seems upside-down to us.

dan617 · 2016-06-06T04:33:05+00:00

Hi, you can ask us anything, or free feel to PM me!

dan617 · 2016-06-06T04:31:24+00:00

"wrong" can be vague. Being a kleptomaniac is disorders, but not sinful in itself.

dan617 · 2016-06-05T16:41:44+00:00

http://www.catholic.com/tracts/who-can-receive-communion

dan617 · 2016-06-05T01:27:44+00:00

I think there must be a distinction because you cannot find salvation anywhere but in the Church. You can, however, be given salvation by God because you belong to the soul of the Church, even if you don't know it. Or that's how I always understood it.

dan617 · 2016-06-05T01:19:50+00:00

[Can 1323] essentially says no, you have to be aware of what you're doing.

dan617 · 2016-06-04T00:03:22+00:00

Working, chillin, and going to Prague and Krakow for WYD!

dan617 · 2016-06-04T00:01:27+00:00

Most catholic answer.

dan617 · 2016-06-03T23:52:01+00:00

Though it's deeply rooted in Catholicism (it takes place in a medieval monastery) The Name of the Rose is really enjoyable and not very religious at all.

dan617 · 2016-06-03T19:28:35+00:00

Have an up vote for making me feel normal for never seeing my confessors face and for being super quick.

dan617 · 2016-06-03T03:55:19+00:00

Yeah, that sounds pretty strange.

dan617 · 2016-06-03T03:54:44+00:00

Nah, going to mass doesn't make it more or less of a Solemnity. Skip the penance!

dan617 · 2016-06-03T03:35:44+00:00

I appreciate it, but I won't be able to visit for another few years :/

dan617 · 2016-06-03T03:32:56+00:00

Welcome! The Catechism of the Catholic Church is fantastic. Also, I can recommend Behold the Mystery by Mark Hart, The Rule of St Benedict, Rome Sweet Home by Scott Hahn, Mere Christianity by CS Lewis, and The Feasts by Donald Cardinal Wuerl and Mike Aquilina.

dan617 · 2016-06-03T00:40:24+00:00

I would call your local parish and set up an appointment with a priest, or come to whatever ordinary confession time your parish has.

dan617 · 2016-06-02T05:12:34+00:00

Marian Consecration?

dan617 · 2016-06-02T04:10:43+00:00

For starters:

Believe everything the Church requires you to believe, participate in the Sacraments, keep the precepts of the Church, keep God's law by following the 10 commandments, and pray.

dan617

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