As long as you haven't commited a mortal sin?
2007-11-14 04:19:47 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Forget religion and follow Christ.
2007-11-14 04:24:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
The concept of "communion" is being in the "communion" with the Church. If a person is living in sin the reason why they should abstain from receiving communion is because they are not in the communion of the Church's teachings which also includes Scripture. Just by wanting to be with a divorced man is adultery for you because you are married, because according to Christ Jesus a person can be married only once. Annulments are only given by the Church if the marriage is not considered valid. I can however say that the Church will not marry you or the man you wish to marry unless you are granted an Annulment. And if the man was not married within the Church his previous marriage would already be considered invalid by the Church. This would be something to think about. All of us sinners can have a personal relationship with Christ Jesus, but if you choose to live in sin you can't honestly expect God to forgive you these sins.
2016-05-23 03:34:39 · answer #2 · answered by ashlee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One cannot receive Communion when in a state of mortal, lest they defile the Holy Eucharist.
While Confession is necessary for the forgiveness of mortal sin, the Church wants us in the habit of confessing even our venial sins.
To think you are not in need of the Holy Sacrament of Reconciliation is the first big step in starting a career in a life of mortal sin.
After all, if you cannot bring yourself to confess even minor venial sin, what chance do you have of confessing the more serious mortal sins?
Virtually nill.
Don't give into pride and believe you don't need to confess.
2007-11-16 00:10:55 · answer #3 · answered by Daver 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
You do not have to go to confession if you have not commit ed a mortal sin as such. Even with a mortal sin, you can go if there are no confessions going on for a spell and say a perfect act of contrition asking for forgiveness. I was in that situation a few times (partying and wenching) but asked the priest before hand and he said it was OK.
That said, there are a lot of shades of grey in the church when deciding what and when is a serious sin is so there would probably have been other priests who would have told me not to go. Things from being married civilly whilst waiting for an annulment or masturbation and birth control command a lot of different opinions from church authorities so there are times, especially when you cannot get to confession that you must follow your own conscience.
One last thing. When Christ mentions about be accountable if you recieve him unworthly has been the subject of debate over the centuries. In reality, when you read the implications, there is not one day in my life when I was worthy to recieve him. There are theologians who say that what "unworthly" meant was that holy communion should be given and taken very reverantly so you serve it and take it at a solemn mass; not in the mall, at a rock concert ot biker's tusker party. I have debated this with priests before and to me it is a point to ponder.
Cheers,
Michael Kelly
2007-11-14 04:33:31 · answer #4 · answered by Michael Kelly 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Only if you are conscious of having committed a mortal sin you must confess before receiving communion.
I mean sacramental confession, in all masses you ask God's forgiveness for venial sins.
to Garwy you know when you are in mortal sin. While is a scriledge to take communion while in mortal sin it doesn't make you excommunicated. Talk to a priest.
2007-11-14 04:27:33 · answer #5 · answered by carl 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Provided you go to confession at least once a year and have not committed a mortal sin, it's not wrong. However, one must consider the fact that sometimes we may classify something as a venial sin that is in fact a mortal sin, so it's best to go to confession (aim for monthly) just to be sure.
2007-11-14 06:45:26 · answer #6 · answered by sparki777 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My experience is that we Catholics should regularly go to confession, maybe every 3-4 months or so. Yet, if the person feels s/he has committed a major sin, then s/he is expected to confess before going to communion.
2007-11-14 04:26:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I remember this one!
The answer is no.
Edit: Actually, the rule is you need to validly receive communion at least once a year (and that during the Easter season). Not to confess at least once a year. HOWever, most priests will probably tell you to confess at least once a year anyway, even if you haven't committed a mortal sin.
2007-11-14 04:22:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I'm not Catholic, but most Christian churches say you should ask for the forgiveness of sins, confession, before partaking of the communion which represents the last supper.
2007-11-14 04:26:53 · answer #9 · answered by BugYA 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. You can receive daily as long as you are not in mortal sin. Confession is only required once a year even if you have no mortal sin to confess.
2007-11-14 04:23:23 · answer #10 · answered by gismoII 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It depends.
Catholics should receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation whenever he or she has completely cut oneself off from God (in the state of mortal sin) and at least as once a year.
Catholics may receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation whenever he or she feels that they need to be reconciled to God and the Church.
For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church, section 1422 and following: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt2sect2chpt2.htm
With love in Christ.
2007-11-15 15:54:52 · answer #11 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋