Maybe you all can help me sort out my mess of things

[fluttershy]

Hi fluttershy. Just read this thread for the first time.

As you rightly point out, Catholic priests are permitted to give communion to Orthodox Christians if they request it. But (for whatever it’s worth) I personally wouldn’t receive communion from a Catholic priest, if I were Orthodox, since most Orthodox bishop are against it.

It’s worth mentioning, but I asked Catholic clergy about this and they said it was okay. So that tells me that opposition from the Orthodox side doesn’t stop it from happening, and it’s not as if it’s a command “under the pain of sin”. I have read this before online but things seem to be different in real life.

 

[Peter_J]

It’s worth mentioning, but I asked Catholic clergy about this and they said it was okay. So that tells me that opposition from the Orthodox side doesn’t stop it from happening, and it’s not as if it’s a command “under the pain of sin”. I have read this before online but things seem to be different in real life.

I quite understand. And I want to stress that I’m not criticizing those Orthodox, such as yourself, who receive in Catholic parishes.

Plus, as theistgal pointed out, discussions on internet-forums tend not to do justice to the individuality of these matters.

 

[Aramis]

I’m also getting professional help, but episodes can still happen anyway. Having bipolar comes with having sensitive brain chemistry. There are some days meds are effective and some days not so much.

Yep… and often, the meds most effective at curbing the episodes have profound side effects. In some cases, sufficiently so as to preclude taking them. (Personal experience.)

 

[JillianRose]

I’ll pray for you. Come to the Church and embrace her. Either an Eastern Catholic Church or a Latin. Meet with the pastor who can help you to the best of his abilities. We’re welcoming and caring.

Yes!! My “unbiased” D) opinion is God is calling you home to our church… Just sayin.