Getting the Order of Treatment Right in the ‘Field Hospital’ of the Catholic Church
COMMENTARY: As the hymn ‘There Is a Balm in Gilead’ reminds us, we are in need of not only acceptance, but healing.
Results from Tag: 'reception of communion'
Receiving Holy Communion: 2 Basic Requirements Catholics Must Meet
Worthy reception is key, as the Catechism and Code of Canon Law explain.
Cardinal Ladaria’s Letter on Reception of Communion: An Explainer
The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith prefect’s May 7 letter offers guidance for the discussion the U.S. bishops intend to have on the issue in June and counsels caution on several grounds.
Archbishop Cordileone Explains His Stance Toward Abortion-Supporting Politicians: ‘I’m Trying to Save Souls’
Speaking with the Register, San Francisco’s shepherd discusses his new pastoral letter on abortion, reception of Communion, and the actions of Catholics in public life.
Reception-of-Communion Question Comes Into Play With Spread of Coronavirus
Many dioceses have issued guidelines indicating the Blessed Sacrament should be distributed in the hand as a preventive measure, but it’s unclear that it’s a safer practice — and making an act of spiritual Communion is another alternative.
Four Cardinals Formally Ask Pope for Clarity on ‘Amoris Laetitia’
The senior Church leaders have referenced the controversial aspects of the Holy Father’s apostolic exhortation, relating to reception of Communion.
Archbishop Chaput Clarifies Role of US Bishops’ ‘Amoris Laetitia’ Committee
The archbishop of Philadelphia said that the committee is gathering information on how the U.S. bishops are responding to the apostolic exhortation and is not formulating policies.
‘Amoris Laetitia’: A Tale of Two Documents
COMMENTARY: Pope Francis’ more than 250-page text on the family deals beautifully and decisively on threats to marriage and hesitantly and ambivalently on putting Church teaching into practice.
Pope’s Family Document ‘Amoris Laetitia’ Tackles Complex Pastoral Challenges
But concerns already are being expressed about Chapter 8, which introduces ambiguity in its discussion of ‘accompanying, discerning and integrating weakness.’
Synod Fathers Support Church Teaching in Communion Debate
English-speaking and Italian-speaking groups were the most supportive of current Church teaching and practice, in the final round of small-group reports released today.
