Baptist Communion?

[rondirect]

rondirect: “Wrong = sin.”

Tell me, if you touch a hot stove, are you sinning?

rondirect: “Operative words here: “I believe.” You are making assumptions.”

Actually, I got it from her post.

Oh, please. You know what I am referring to and we are not talking about stoves here, so please respond on topic. You know that i am talking about wrong = sin in Christian context.

You specially said, “I believe” to you own statement; please don’t insult me my referring to “her” post. You have a unique way of mixing words.

 

[thistle]

Anyway, so basically, the priest is wrong and now this article is wrong.

Well the truth is that WE don’t know what the priest actually said. We are only hearing one side. As I previously said we don’t know if either the priest or the OP or both misunderstood what was being discussed.

However, to answer your question, if the priest was directly asked if it was okay for a Catholic to receive Communion at a Protestant church and he said yes then HE IS WRONG.

 

[lilypadrees]

I’m sorry you’re not able to answer the question I asked you, @rondirect.

 

[rondirect]

Well the truth is that WE don’t know what the priest actually said. We are only hearing one side. As I previously said we don’t know if either the priest or the OP or both misunderstood what was being discussed.

However, to answer your question, if the priest was directly asked if it was okay for a Catholic to receive Communion at a Protestant church and he said yes then HE IS WRONG.

OK. You are right, we were not there. However, we answer every poster on every thread that deals with questions like this verbatim. And, that is what I did. I will admit that I thought beyond because it appeared to me that the OP was always questioned by her husband, and then again we do not know what ensued beyond that…an argument, the silent treatment, etc. The OP stated later that all was OK, but she had to change the subject, so that implies that he really was not that happy. If all was OK, this thread would not have been created.

But, my friend, I quoted the last part of an article from the US Catholic that hits upon this subject:

"Intercommunion could be a “yes” to God by witnessing to God’s presence in the marriage and committing to God’s work of salvation in their lives.

In the end, this may be fulfilling the “spirit” of canon law while going against the letter."

thistle, this subject became very interesting to me and I did do some searching around. Two things:

1. You have not responded to this quote. It seems to me that it really answers the OPs question and others like it, especially the last sentence. What is your take on it? I like it because it allows room for exceptions to the rigidity that we take regarding canon law. There are so many variables beyond just this one thread.
2. If the OP clearly stated her dilemma and the priest clearly understood and gave his permission (let’s go with that for a moment), was he not using his authority to make a Pastoral Judgment in her case? You seem too intelligent about this not to understand what I mean.

I feel oppressed! I see that every response you post me, Lilypadrees is on autopilot to give you a “like.” LOL!

Peace.
Ron

 

[rondirect]

I’m sorry you’re not able to answer the question I asked you, @rondirect.

Lily: My apologies then. Sorry, but what question was that? I’m in the middle of house renovations, my desire to add what I can to this board (sometimes just briefing it), and working with issues regarding my responsibilities at the church, daily routines with my wife (both now retired); plus, let us not forget, “Words With Friends.” LOL!

 

[lilypadrees]

You said “Wrong = sin.” I then asked you, “If you touch a hot stove, are you sinning?”

A better example of my assertion that not everything wrong is a sin would be 2+2 = 5. The answer is, of course, wrong. But it is not a sin.

 

[mrsdizzyd]

I’m coming into the Catholic Church after being a lifelong Baptist. All you need to say if pressed is “Thank you for opening communion to me, but I am Catholic and I prefer to receive communion at my church.” Just leave it there.

If they continue to press you can just say, “Forgive me, but I’d rather not debate this issue at this time. I’d appreciate it if you would respect my position.”

 

[rondirect]

You said “Wrong = sin.” I then asked you, “If you touch a hot stove, are you sinning?”

A better example of my assertion that not everything wrong is a sin would be 2+2 = 5. The answer is, of course, wrong. But it is not a sin.

Oh, I thought I answered that my posting: “You know what I am referring to and we are not talking about stoves here, so please respond on topic. You know that i am talking about wrong = sin in Christian context.”

Now, the “better” one: Mathematics? Rinse and repeat.

Oh, check back a few posts. I think you forgot a “like” for one of thistle’s responses to me. LOL!

Lilypadrees: I jest of course with the above statement. However, I am not an enemy to you or the Catholic Church I love so much. I give you credit for your tenacity.

Peace.

 

[rcwitness]

I wish I had a dollar every time a Catholic priest gives us wrong advice.

Maybe I could solve world hunger…

 

[Pup7]

The only ones who used actual bread were the Methodists.

Lutherans, Episcopalians, United Methodists, Methodists, and Anglicans all use bread from my experience and from my reading. So do some interfaith churches according to what I’m told by friends. So do some Baptist churches.

That’s a lot of Protestants/non-Catholics.

 

[lilypadrees]

Yes, I’ve heard those other churches also use bread. But I was speaking of denominations I’ve actually been in and witnessed.

 

[Disciple]

Hello all, first time poster here, although I’ve lurked for a while.

I want to point out that some Baptist congregations consider it a “Celebration of the Lord’s supper.” They consider it a memorial service, not “communion” in the traditional sense and literal definition.

I don’t know if that changes it for a Catholic. Can a Catholic participate in an inter-denominational memorial service?

 

[Disciple]

Another thought. A little off topic but somewhat related. I believe a Catholic chaplain can serve communion to a protestant soldier and a Catholic soldier can receive communion from a protestant chaplain? Is this true?

 

[ComplineSanFran]

Yes, I’ve heard those other churches also use bread. But I was speaking of denominations I’ve actually been in and witnessed.

But you are making statements that are definitive. You said: “The only ones who used actual bread were the Methodists.” I’ve noticed here that people tend to generalize when it comes to non-Catholics. It’s not helpful.

 

[ComplineSanFran]

Another thought. A little off topic but somewhat related. I believe a Catholic chaplain can serve communion to a protestant soldier and a Catholic soldier can receive communion from a protestant chaplain? Is this true?

Not only Chaplains in the military, but Chaplains in hospitals, hospices, nursing facilities, etc are trained to serve all Christians.

 

[thistle]

But you are making statements that are definitive. You said: “The only ones who used actual bread were the Methodists.” I’ve noticed here that people tend to generalize when it comes to non-Catholics. It’s not helpful.

It does not matter what they use. It is NOT permitted for a Catholic to receive Communion in a Protestant church. That is what the thread is about.

 

[lilypadrees]

When one is asked a specific question, as I was, it is best to clarify which is what I do in matters of Communion in Protestant churches.

 

[rondirect]

It is NOT permitted for a Catholic to receive Communion in a Protestant church.

Do you have that statement on “auto-type?” And, yep, another like from lilypadrees! And, you say this is getting boring about 25 posts ago. LOL!

 

[giuseppe96]

I’m glad somebody said it. Don’t compromise the Eucharist for the sake of “not being rude”.

 

[Reuben_J]

Communion is a serious matter for Catholics. The teaching on this is very clear; there is not much room to wiggle. We are not allowed to receive invalid Communion. Period. Receiving is not for reason to make someone happy or just to be polite but purely on doctrinal ground.

There are Catholics who try to play around this are only watering down the sacredness of the Holy Communion. Most Catholics would not want to do that.