So many things to discuss

[Rau]

…The fact of the matter is, homosexual couples CAN have children. Can they do it biologically together? Well, of course not, but I don’t see that as an indicator of God’s Will.

Several years ago, my sister needed a liver transplant …Eventually, it came. She is now healthier than ever…I know, I know. Odd comparison. My point is that God has a way of working around nature, using his children as instruments. Can my son and his husband biologically create a child together? Of course not. But they are both fully capable of creating a child. They are also both capable of adopting.

What conclusions are you trying to draw from the fact that your son is fertile, and can access adoption? That he and his partner are free to have sexual relations?

That the entire class of “man + man” relationship cannot ever produce a child together suggests to me that God did not intend for 2 men to exchange sperm.

Only one class of relationships - “man + woman” - can create human life (a child) in partnership with God.

In principle, ANYBODY can “acquire” or “procure” a child if the vehicle is adoption or surrogacy. Is it the capacity to acquire / procure a child that justifies a sexual relationship between those doing the acquiring/procuring?

Organ donation demonstrates that man has developed the skills, and the will to apply them, to heal the sick. Do you believe this serves as an analogy for: “man may apply any innovative technology and means to facilitate the creation of children, including for third parties?” Are you concluding that surrogacy must be a good thing - a reasonable way of “working around nature”?

 

[Emily2014]

There are many people who will never have the chance to marry or have a romantic relationship: mentally disabled, epileptics, physically disabled, etc.
But do not abandon God–keep praying to Him and talk to Him about your concerns.
I think that it is very honorable of you to continue going to Mass but abstaining from the Eucharist.

Many people, across a wide range of disabilities are able to marry and to live fulfilled lives.

Also, whilst, as stated in earlier post, I totally respect the o.p. it seems a shame that he should feel the need to abstain from the Eucharist - a Sacrament which confers great Grace.

 

[St_Francis]

Many people, across a wide range of disabilities are able to marry and to live fulfilled lives.

True. But many don’t, and realize they probably never will, which is my point.

Also, whilst, as stated in earlier post, I totally respect the o.p. it seems a shame that he should feel the need to abstain from the Eucharist - a Sacrament which confers great Grace.

1 Cor 11:27: Therefore whosoever shall eat this bread, or drink the chalice of the Lord unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and of the blood of the Lord.

 

[InSearchofGrace]

Many people, across a wide range of disabilities are able to marry and to live fulfilled lives.

Also, whilst, as stated in earlier post, I totally respect the o.p. it seems a shame that he should feel the need to abstain from the Eucharist - a Sacrament which confers great Grace.

That the OP is abstaining from the Eucharist on account of his disagreement with Church teaching against gay “marriage” is to be admired.

Catholics who deny Church teaching are not in communion with the Catholic faith, separating themselves from the community of believers. Saying they are Catholic and then rejecting Catholic teaching is dishonest; it shows a lack of personal integrity. These are words of Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia.

According to Archbishop of Detroit, Allen Vigneron, a Catholic who supports gay “marriage” and receives the Eucharist brings shame for a double dealing that is not unlike perjury.

Therefore, in abstaining from receiving the Eucharist, the OP at least shows integrity, and respect and honor for the Body and Blood of Christ.
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