Missing the prayer of absolution at the beginning of Mass

[LotusCarsLtd]

I am curious: is it wrong to approach the Altar for Communion if you missed the prayer of absolution at the beginning of Mass?

I was late for Mass today and came-in right after the opening prayer as everyone was sitting down. I do not recall committing any serious sins since my last Confession, but I nonetheless missed the opening prayer of Absolution.

The most serious sins I have likely committed since my last Confession would have been minor (non-mortal) sins. Since I was not in a state of grave sin to the best of my knowledge (I haven’t done an examination of conscious recently), would it still be appropriate for me to recieve Communion despite not having had my sins cleansed by the priest’s prayer at the start of Mass?

Pax Tecum.

 

[Allen537]

I am curious: is it wrong to approach the Altar for Communion if you missed the prayer of absolution at the beginning of Mass?

I was late for Mass today and came-in right after the opening prayer as everyone was sitting down. I do not recall committing any serious sins since my last Confession, but I nonetheless missed the opening prayer of Absolution.

The most serious sins I have likely committed since my last Confession would have been minor (non-mortal) sins. Since I was not in a state of grave sin to the best of my knowledge (I haven’t done an examination of conscious recently), would it still be appropriate for me to recieve Communion despite not having had my sins cleansed by the priest’s prayer at the start of Mass?

Pax Tecum.

Yes, you would be able to receive.

The absolution given at Mass as a part of the penitential rite is not the same as the one in confession, so if someone in mortal sin (not you in this case) were to be there for the penitential rite, they would still not be able to receive the Eucharist.

The rite at the beginning of Mass is for the removal of venial sins. This may also be done by a member of the faithful by way of an act of contrition, or an Our Father. Also, the reception of the Eucharist itself removes all venial sins from the one receiving it.

I would say that if you find yourself in this situation again, to find some time to examine you conscience, and say an act of contrition or an Our Father on your way to Mass.

In Carmel,

Br. Allen

 

[baltobetsy]

LotusCars, the prayer of absolution at the Penitential Rite of the Mass does not forgive mortal sin at all. It is one of many ways of forgiving venial sin, which also is forgiven by the act of receiving Holy Communion. So, except for being late, which I’m sure is not a usual occurrence for you, there is no problem at all. And being a couple of minutes late due to circumstances beyond your control is no problem, either.

Betsy

 

[LotusCarsLtd]

The rite at the beginning of Mass is for the removal of venial sins. This may also be done by a member of the faithful by way of an act of contrition, or an Our Father. Also, the reception of the Eucharist itself removes all venial sins from the one receiving it.

I was thinking the same thing about the Eucharist during Mass. Wasn’t sure though…

I would say that if you find yourself in this situation again, to find some time to examine you conscience, and say an act of contrition or an Our Father on your way to Mass.

I wasn’t aware of the Our Father, either. Thank you.

Pax Tecum.