We have too many Bishops who are too timid to deny communion to pro-abort 'Catholic' politicians. I wish more of them were like Cardinal Llovera, who not only does the right thing, but explains why it is both neecessary and compassionate to do so.A high level Vatican official has reminded US bishops of their responsibilities to pro-abortion Catholic politicians, including the possibility of withholding Communion. Cardinal Antonio Canizares Llovera, the head of the Vatican's liturgical office, told LifeSiteNews.com in an interview today that the guiding principle for bishops considering withholding Communion from pro-abortion politicians in their dioceses should be "caritas in veritate" or "charity in truth."
Canizares explained that according to Catholic teaching those who insist upon receiving Communion in a state of serious sin are in grave spiritual danger and emphasized that the withholding of Communion is meant for the person's spiritual salvation.
He said, "I think that the strongest words are found in St. Paul: one who goes to the Eucharist and is not properly prepared, duly prepared, 'he eats his own condemnation'. This is the strongest thing that we can say and what is the most truthful statement."
The Cardinal Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and Sacraments, in an exclusive interview with LSN, said that it is the duty of bishops and priests to instruct Catholic politicians who refuse to accept the Church's teachings on life, to help them understand the "gravity" of what they are doing.
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I have never seen a priest refuse anyone. We have people in my parish that are catechists and also supported Obama, and were vocally pro-choice through emails amongst parishioners in which the priest was privy. Nothing. Even Ted Kennedy, The Swimmer, has never been refused. Don't take this the wrong way, but as a convert, I see a disconnect between what is said and what is done. Call it hypocrisy if you will, and it's not endemic to The Church. My hope is that the Pope kicks butt from the top on down, telling the cardinals and bishops what the deal is. It seems that traditionally, it has been hands off. May be a life long Catholic can explain to me as to why. BTW, I came from the religion that is driving itself over a cliff: Episcopalian. The leadership there was nuts.
You are sooo right! I am a cradle Catholic, and I couldn't agree more.
Amen! Amen!
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