Sally Quinn--non-Catholic takes communion

[4HisChurch]

Sally Quinn, Washington Post columnist, has written 2 articles on why she, a non-Catholic, received Holy Communion at Tim Russert’s recent funeral Mass. She said, “I was determined to take it for Tim, transubstantiation notwithstanding.” (link)

In her subsequent article, she talked about being “stunned” by criticism from Catholic League President William Donohue who said her statement, “reeks of narcissism,” and “shows a profound disrespect for Catholics and the beliefs they hold dear.” Quinn was stunned, she said, because she had “received nothing but positive feedback.” (link)

 

[Lance]

If she had really honored Tim Russert she would not have done this. She did it for the publicity and that only. She in no way honored Tim, if she had done something like this at a Muslim service she would have been fired the next day.

One more reason not to read the Washington Post.

 

[4HisChurch]

I don’t actually think she only did it for publicity. But, I think she does have an awfully self-centered view of why she thinks it was ok.

 

[JaMc]

Those who marry outside of their faith are not supposed to take Communion

Her ignorance of Church teaching is astounding - anyone who makes a statement as off-the-wall as that is clearly in the dark as to Church teachings on Communion. Giuliani is not supposed to receive communion because he has been married multiple times, and, to my knowledge, his previous marriage(s) have not been annulled (I won’t even go into the abortion issue).

She does seem to be drawn to the Church. I suppose we should all pray that she take a close look at the actual Church teachings, as to opposed to her view of them, enroll in RCIA, and “come home.”

BTW, with a name like “Quinn” - is her family Ulster Protestant, or is that a married name? Being Irish on the East Coast, one would think she would have at least received some training in the Faith as a child…

 

[JimG]

Sally Quinn:

There were no guidelines in the program at Tim’s funeral mass. If there had been, I would not have taken Communion.

I’m thinking there were probably guidlines in the front of the missalette. Still, I’ll take her at her word.

Perhaps in addition to the standard guidlines that most parishes publish in their misallete or bulletin, we should also routinely print St. Paul’s warning from 1 Cor 11:28-29.

Many secularists simply don’t “get” the sacred. Sadly, some Catholics don’t either.

 

[Tsuwano]

Sally Quinn, Washington Post columnist, has written 2 articles on why she, a non-Catholic, received Holy Communion at Tim Russert’s recent funeral Mass. She said, “I was determined to take it for Tim, transubstantiation notwithstanding.” (link)

In her subsequent article, she talked about being “stunned” by criticism from Catholic League President William Donohue who said her statement, “reeks of narcissism,” and “shows a profound disrespect for Catholics and the beliefs they hold dear.” Quinn was stunned, she said, because she had “received nothing but positive feedback.” (link)

Mr. Donohue’s assessment of Sally Quinn’s reception of communion at Tim Russert’s funeral mass is right on the mark. Her actions reveal a contempt, not only for Catholics and their sacred beliefs, but indeed, for the very man, Mr. Russert, whom she claims to have honored. I doubt that she is half as stunned by Catholic critique of her actions as Catholics are by her stunning lack of sensitivity and propriety.

 

[Tonks40]

Quinn’s reaction of being “stunned” shows the true disconnect people have for religious respect.

 

[allhers]

She even said in her article that I read that she knew that she shouldn’t really do that, but, …I think you’re right Tonk, ignorance abounds. Even in this day and age, we do need to pray for her and all in that situation.
It might be a good idea for all Priests to start making an announcement prior to Mass, or having an announcement made that if you are not Catholic, in union with us, to not come forward during Holy Communion.
I just love the way people these days are saying “Well, it was offered.” Like they didn’t get up and go forward to receive. Please.

 

[4HisChurch]

It might be a good idea for all Priests to start making an announcement prior to Mass, or having an announcement made that if you are not Catholic, in union with us, to not come forward during Holy Communion.

Our former priest always made an announcement at funerals (and weddings too, I think) beginning with the phrase, “it is with a heavy heart that I have to make this announcement.” I thought it was a very generous and classy thing.

 

[4HisChurch]

Many secularists simply don’t “get” the sacred. Sadly, some Catholics don’t either.

Exactly.

 

[Christophorus72]

I don’t actually think she only did it for publicity. But, I think she does have an awfully self-centered view of why she thinks it was ok.

I don’t think she did it for publicity sake.

However, I don’t excuse her not understanding the importance of Communion, what it means to Catholics, or blatantly just disregarding it all. Come on, she founded a blog called OnFaith. She knew what she was doing. She said she felt “nauseated” after taking it because it represented the body and blood of Jesus Christ. I don’t know, but maybe that should have been her first indication that what she did was wrong.

I’ve been to other religious events (weddings, funerals, etc.) outside of my Catholic faith. When in doubt, I ask someone. Really, is it that hard?

 

[4HisChurch]

I don’t think she did it for publicity sake.

However, I don’t excuse her not understanding the importance of Communion, what it means to Catholics, or blatantly just disregarding it all. Come on, she founded a blog called OnFaith. She knew what she was doing. She said she felt “nauseated” after taking it because it represented the body and blood of Jesus Christ. I don’t know, but maybe that should have been her first indication that what she did was wrong.

I’ve been to other religious events (weddings, funerals, etc.) outside of my Catholic faith. When in doubt, I ask someone. Really, is it that hard?

She may not have “understood the importance of Communion” in the sense that she hasn’t been catechized as a Catholic, but she did fully understand that it is against Church teaching. She just doesn’t care.

Also, the time she reported feeling "nauseated’ was when she received communion in a Protestant church (her first time). This time (at Russert’s funeral) she said she felt drawn to receive. It was wrong, but perhaps something in her did feel the “difference.”

 

[Teelynn]

It’s the ingrained mind set of the day in our secular society. The popular stance is that anything goes in the realm of religious ethics. From minor abuse under the guise of innocent ignorance to major abuse out of malice. Nothing is really respected.

I do agree, that I can see the day coming where priests will have to be more aware of the make up of the congregation, and make an announcement. This would be appropriate because of several different situations that have cropped up in the recent past. From certain politicians, to some that play ignorant, to those that actually are ignorant, to blatant disrespect and desecration. A not so unpopular stance is that “I can do pretty much anything I would like to at the moment”. “No rules, and if there are, they don’t apply to me.” Amazing, really amazing.

 

[Elzee]

Our former priest always made an announcement at funerals (and weddings too, I think) beginning with the phrase, “it is with a heavy heart that I have to make this announcement.” I thought it was a very generous and classy thing.

I’ve heard our deacon do this, but it depends on the “slant”. Ours does it in a way that implies he’s sad this is how it is (that the Church won’t allow it), as opposed to finding a classy way to say that because we are not one in faith…etc. non-Catholics may not receive.

 

[YADA]

I’ve heard our deacon do this, but it depends on the “slant”. Ours does it in a way that implies he’s sad this is how it is (that the Church won’t allow it), as opposed to finding a classy way to say that because we are not one in faith…etc. non-Catholics may not receive.

Our priest explains that this discipline [rule] is made out of respect for their [the non-catholic christian’s] faith tradition … afterall, if you join in communion "how can you continue to say yor are … [insert your denom here] and not catholic [one with us in Christ and in faith practice] … we are respecting what they believe about ‘communion’ be that beleif that it is purely symbolic to the not quite transubstantiated …

 

[Holly3278]

She showed a lot of disrespect to Catholics and to the Catholic Church by receiving Holy Communion in a Catholic Church when she is not a Catholic. This really angers me.

 

[DarkNight]

“For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save what was lost.” Luke 19:10

Jesus chose to dine with sinners and share Himself with them.
even though these actions filled His disciples with angst and uncertainty,

I know that Jesus continues to reach out to and walk with the sinners as well as with the saints. He has told us this.

Go with Love, Go with God

 

[Tsuwano]

“For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save what was lost.” Luke 19:10

Jesus chose to dine with sinners and share Himself with them.
even though these actions filled His disciples with angst and uncertainty,

I know that Jesus continues to reach out to and walk with the sinners as well as with the saints. He has told us this.

Go with Love, Go with God

Dark Night, you are absolutely right in stating that Jesus walked and dined with sinners, and I, along with you, believe that Jesus continues to offer himself to sinners and saints alike. It is also well worth remembering that Jesus also rebuked sinners and told them to go and sin no more. He also rebuked his closest disciples when they were overly proud or felt that their judgment was greater than that of Jesus. Ms. Quinn’s action of receiving holy communion in a Catholic Church, knowing full well that it is a sacred act among Catholics while acknowledging her lack of belief in the act, and not caring that it would offend most Catholics, reveals a certain pride and contempt that is well worth a rebuke. I certainly don’t bear the woman any ill will, and I do hope the Lord will grant her every blessing she deserves, but I also implore her to be more sensitive to others and to become more aware of how to behave when she is confronted with what others consider holy and sacred. Indeed, such sensitivity would do all of us well.

 

[iamrefreshed]

I absolutely believe it was done for publicity!

If she was doing it ‘for’ Mr. Russert would she not have studied up on what she was planning to do in ‘honoring’ him?

Since she did not she was was not ‘honoring’ Mr. Russert. She was drawing attention to herself at a mans funeral.

Utterly disgusting!