Divorced 3 times become a Catholic?

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Can an individual who’s been divorced 3 times become a Catholic and if so, take the Lords supper ?
 
The marriages would have to be looked at to see if there were grounds for nullity especially if the person is currently married. If not currently married or planning to I don’t see any reason why they could not receive the Eucharist.
 
!st marriage was Annulled (15yrs old, Second marriage (divorced after 25yrs) third marriage divorced (after 6 mos). Currently single and no plan of marriage. I consider myself a strong Christian (made lots of mistakes), but love my Lord with all of my heart.
 
The answer is always yes–anyone can be Catholic no matter their past as long as we are willing to repent of past sins and have the intent to go and sin no more (and repent again if we fail).
 
In part it would depend on whether the person is currently in an invalid marriage or is planning to marry.

If the person is not currently married and not planning to marry, he or she might be received into the Church. If, however, the person is married civilly or planning to marry, the previous marriage(s) would need to be dealt with.

I always strongly recommend to people in RCIA that they pursue declarations of nullity for their previous marriage(s) since there’s always the possibility they could meet someone in the future and their plans could change.
 
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Yes and no. It is a “sacrament of the living” in that it is for those in the state of grace, not in mortal sin. It’s a supernatural food that strengthens us, but food does nothing for the dead–in fact, it is a sacrilege to receive it in the state of mortal sin:

1 Cor. 11:27 Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of profaning the body and blood of the Lord.
 
1st marriages was Annulled (15yrs old) Second marriage (ended after 25yrs based on compatibility/trust issues) He ppassed after 6yrs ago. Third marriage (6 months) realized how wrg it was. I consider myself a Christian who has made lots of mistakes, but Love my Lord with all of my heart,
 
There’s not enough information given for anyone to comment.
it’s not about sinners. It’s about his persona situation, which we know nothing about.
This is for his priest to answer.

OP: Internet strangers are going to give you answers that apply, don’t apply, and are flat out wrong sometimes. Go see your priest. HE is the one who can help you return to the table.
 
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Go to your parish priest, and explain your situation to him. No one here can fully solve your problem.
 
Listen to Clare and Maximillian. This is the kind of issue where your pastor is the one with the answers. At best, we can give you general information. At worst, you’ll hear lots of misinformation that isn’t going to help at all.
 
And this is the kind of potential misinformation to avoid. The OP says the marriage was annulled, but he isn’t Catholic. So it doesn’t necessarily mean he got a declaration of nullity indicating that he is free to marry as a Catholic.

Again, frosato70, please talk with your pastor.
 
And again, since we have no way of knowing all the relevant details we can’t give answers like
 
I agree, talk to your pastor and explain everything. He will be best able to advise you what to do.

It’s wonderful that you want to become a Catholic, I send you my love and prayers and hope you will be able to join us soon. God bless.
 
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