Cdl. Arinze: Stop Intercommunion

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The Mass “is not an ecumenical service,” it is rather “a celebration of the mysteries of Christ who died for us on the cross, who made bread into [H]is body and wine into [H]is blood and told the apostles ‘do this in memory of me,’” insisted Arinze.

“The eucharistic celebration of the Mass is the celebration of the faith community — those who believe in Christ, they are communicating in the [F]aith, and in the sacraments, and in … ecclesiastical unity with their pastor, their bishop and the Pope,” he continued. “Anybody who is not a member of that community does not fit in at all.”

His Eminence explained that if Protestants want to receive Communion, then they should enter into full communion with the Catholic Church.

“Come, be received into the Church, and then you can receive [H]oly Communion seven times a week. Otherwise no,” Arinze said.
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I couldn’t agree more. I am friends with a LCMS (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod) Pastor which is very conservative in nature.

Their Church practices “closed” Communion which means only those that that share their LCMS faith and confirmed in this faith may Commune. The pastor if approached can Commune others if he deems the circumstances deem it appropriate.

He said when that is announced people that are not LCMS affiliated cannot Commune as they don’t share the same beliefs many can become very upset He noted they usually come from "open Communion " Churches where any believing Christ in Christ for atonement of sins and life everlasting can Commune.

What I have never understood is why they would want to? This Pastor said he’s noted in the last few years that people want to "TAKE " Communion as if it was their right, and not Receive communion with belief in the teachings of the doctrine.

I thought that was a good point and I agree with stopping Intercommunion.

God bless.
 
Not directly relevant to the thread…but wow…His Eminence was consecrated a bishop when he was only 32 years old over 50 years ago! Pretty impressive to reach bishop at such a young age.
 
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