Why can't divorced Catholics receive Communion?

[jarhead1016]

Why can’t a divorced catholic receive Communion? Can you please cite Scripture in your answer.
Thank You,
Ramiro

 

[Leonie_Ambrose]

Ramiro,

The following links should assist you in better understanding the Catholic Church’s teaching on divorce - and annulments - and receiving the Sacraments. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please [contact Catholic Answers (http://www.catholic.com/home/contact.asp) directly.

Recommended Reading:

• [Are divorced people barred from confession and communion? (http://forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=215305)
• [Is an annulment always necessary for remarriage after a divorce? (http://forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=82427)

•             [**May we receive Communion while waiting on annulment?** (http://forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=335821)

• [Can someone in an invalid marriage receive communion? (http://forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=70222)