‘But Only Say the Word’ — What Every Catholic Needs to Know About Receiving Communion
To understand why Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone banned Nancy Pelosi from Holy Communion, we need to understand the history and tradition of the Catholic Church.
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There Is Still Time to Receive a Plenary Indulgence During Lent
A plenary indulgence is a grace granted by the Catholic Church through the merits of Jesus Christ, Mary, and all the saints to remove the temporal punishment due to sin.
The Validity of the Eucharist and Mortal Sin
DIFFICULT MORAL QUESTIONS: A question on celebrants and recipients of Holy Communion while in a state of grave sin.
‘Not a Happy Experience’: Pro-Abortion Sen. Dick Durbin on His 17-Year Communion Ban
Sen. Durbin complains that his pro-abortion voting record has kept him from receiving Communion in his home diocese, and a Catholic priest and journalist offers a sympathetic ear.
Biden and Abortion: ‘Between Us and You a Great Chasm Is Established’ (Luke 16:26)
“The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to codifying Roe v. Wade and appointing judges that respect foundational precedents like Roe.” —President Joe Biden
Understanding the Holy Eucharist, Our ‘Source and Summit’
The Holy Eucharist was instituted by Jesus ‘on the night he was betrayed’ — which underscores the seriousness of receiving Communion while simultaneously betraying him.
Analysis: The Communion Controversy Could be Far Greater Than Just Pro-Abortion Politicians
Canon 915 of the Code of Canon Law states that those “obstinately persevering in manifest grave sin are not to be admitted to holy communion.”
Archbishop Cordileone: Catholics Must Recover ‘Idea of Worthiness to Receive Communion’
Pelosi, on a Jan. 18 podcast with former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, had referred to the issue of abortion as “a woman’s right to choose” and said that Catholics should “love contraception” for reducing the abortion rate.
Analysis: Will Archbishop Gregory’s ‘Dialogue’ with Biden Undermine USCCB?
While Archbishop Gregory has every proper right to “dialogue” with an individual Catholic in his diocese, it is less clear that the Archbishop of Washington is ex officio empowered to bargain with the head of state on behalf of the Church across the country.
Cardinal Burke: Joe Biden Should Not Receive Holy Communion
Cardinal Burke said it is the historic teaching of the Church that those in a condition of grave sin should not be admitted to Holy Communion
