Receiving ashes

[AlieMarie728]

I am Catholic, but I fell away from the Church for a period of time and have started the process of becoming a faithful participant again. I got married outside of the Church, and from what I’ve been told, I can’t receive the Eucharist or attend Reconciliation because I’m no longer in a state of grace in the Church. (If I’ve been misinformed on this, people let me know.)

Am I permitted to receive ashes on Ash Wednesday?

 

[1ke]

I got married outside of the Church, and from what I’ve been told, I can’t receive the Eucharist or attend Reconciliation because I’m no longer in a state of grace in the Church. (If I’ve been misinformed on this, people let me know.)

You should approach your pastor as soon as possible about having your marriage convalidated. He will guide you on this matter.

Am I permitted to receive ashes on Ash Wednesday?

Yes. Ashes are a sacramental, like a rosary, holy water, etc. Anyone may use a sacramental.

 

[garn9173]

I am Catholic, but I fell away from the Church for a period of time and have started the process of becoming a faithful participant again. I got married outside of the Church, and from what I’ve been told, I can’t receive the Eucharist or attend Reconciliation because I’m no longer in a state of grace in the Church. (If I’ve been misinformed on this, people let me know.)

Am I permitted to receive ashes on Ash Wednesday?

That’s not true. I once was in the same situation as you. Talk to your Priest ASAP. In the meantime, visit this website: catholicscomehome.org

 

[Evan]

Am I permitted to receive ashes on Ash Wednesday?

Since Fr John Neuhaus used to administer ashes to all who came (include many of his Jewish friends) and the reception of ashes is not a sacrament, I believe anyone of any faith (or no faith) can receive ashes.

 

[Bonnie]

We have several Protestant friends who show up every Ash Wednesday for their ashes. One of these days they might take the next step!

 

[JHow]

…from what I’ve been told, I can’t…attend Reconciliation because I’m no longer in a state of grace in the Church?

Logically, I think confession would be the place to start to get back into the state if grace. I don’t think you are barred from that. See your priest and find out for sure.

 

[pablope]

I am Catholic, but I fell away from the Church for a period of time and have started the process of becoming a faithful participant again. I got married outside of the Church, and from what I’ve been told, I can’t receive the Eucharist or attend Reconciliation because I’m no longer in a state of grace in the Church. (If I’ve been misinformed on this, people let me know.)

Am I permitted to receive ashes on Ash Wednesday?

I think you can go to confession but you cannot receive the Eucharist until your marriage issue is resolved or your marriage is convalidated.

The best thing is talk to your parish priest.