Platonic, civil marriage. May I take communion?

[Charles_Barnes]

I was away from the church for many years, and in the interim had a civil marriage. It is platonic, i.e., we are not having sexual relations. How does this affect my ability to participate in communion?

 

[revert_jen]

I was away from the church for many years, and in the interim had a civil marriage. It is platonic, i.e., we are not having sexual relations. How does this affect my ability to participate in communion?

The best thing would be to ask a local priest. If I had to guess, it would be that as long as you went to confession, you should be able to receive.

–Jen

 

[PaulfromIowa]

Yes, you need to go to Confession after being away from the Church for years. Ask your Confessor or pastor this question. I would imagine that you could take Communion.

Welcome back!

 

[Ron_in_minden]

Do you feel repentance? Then I would say yes. We were just reminded recently about “Doctors of Law” and rules and mercy. So if you are repentant go ahead.

 

[Kaliaa]

You need to first talk to a priest. You won’t honestly know where you stand until you talk to one. He can hear your confession and guide you through whatever if anything else is needed.