Holy Eucharist

[mollystl]

I have a divorced friend whose first marriage was never annulled. She has remarried outside of the church. I am wondering if she is able to receive Holy Eucharist. She is in the end stages of cancer and due to her physical/health condition is living in a “brother/sister” relationship with her new husband. Does she need to have an annulment before she is able to receive Communion or can she receive now?

Thanks,
Molly

 

[jaralenio]

Sorry to hear about your friend. Right off the top of my head I would say she would need to go to confession with a solid priest and seek counsel there.

God Bless your friend.

 

[John656]

I have personal experience with this. The best thing to do is have your friend meet with your/her pastor. As I said my experience with the process is that if your friend makes a proper confession and then refrains from marital relations she can receive communion.

May the grace of our lord be with you and your friend.

 

[Sir_Knight]

John656:

… if your friend makes a proper confession and then refrains from marital relations she can receive communion …

Yes to the above.