Christians only. Do you agree that when communion is served?

Question

that they should have an altar call or prayer of forgiveness prior to serving? I think we should;the scriptures say that if we eat the communion without confessing our sins it`s dangerous and may cause illness or even death.

Answer 1

Certainly. In the Catholic Church, only those in a state of grace (without mortal sin) may receive Communion. At the beginning of Mass, we all pray,

"I confess to almighty God, and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have sinned through my own fault, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done, and what I have failed to do. Therefore I ask blessed Mary ever virgin, all the angels and saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God."

Answer 2

Eating of the Communion table in an "unworthy state" is more of an issue when it is done habitually; also, what Paul was referring to was a general disregard for what the Communion table represented on the part of the people he was talking about. They WERE eating the communion elements as though they were getting a happymeal at McDonalds. The people who got there first would eat the most, and leave scraps for everyone else, and would just treat the whole thing like a free buffet dinner. It was this practice that Paul was condemning; and treating the representation of the body/blood of Jesus in such a shabby manner was something that could lead to the punishment of God upon those who did it.

Answer 3

I do believe that communion should not be taken if you are not of the right state of mind. You should also have confessed your errs before the Lord and take of the communion worthily. This is a personal matter and should be done in your own way. Only God will know the state of your heart and mind.

Answer 4

The Catholic Mass starts out with asking for forgiveness for sins. And Communion isn't "served" as if it was a happy meal! Communion is shared and received.

Answer 5

"if we eat the communion without confessing our sins it`s dangerous and may cause illness or even death."

considering the millions of people that have done this and are still alive and well that is an unlikely premises.

Answer 6

you can confess your sins yourself. whoever tells you you have to tell a molesting priest what you've done, they're drunk. if you want to confess your sins to God before taking communion, you have every right to. remember, church is anywhere two or more people gather to talk about god, and jesus NEVER said that you have to tell the catholics what you've done, and you DO NOT have to give them ten percent of your money either. that's a crock of sh*t, to get your money. that's all they care about.

so if you want to confess before communion, you can do it silently if you want. GOD WILL STILL HEAR YOU!

Answer 7

Funny you say this because this is EXACTLY what ROMAN CATHOLICS do before EVERY Eucharistic service.

We're obligated to go to confession before receiving the eucharist in mortal or venial sin... and likewise a part of the liturgy we open by having the priest say:

"I confess to almighty God, and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have sinned through my own fault in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done, and in what I have failed to do; and I ask blessed Mary, ever virgin, all the angels and saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the LORD our God."

then the parishioners respond with:

"May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life. AMEN."

Answer 8

At our church, communion is always explained as a serious act. That no one should, "..take it in an unworthy manner..." So, I guess I agree with you.

Answer 9

that's why we say a general confession in the beginning of the service.

Answer 10

Yes, we should! good point!
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