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Why are some bishops not in favor of withholding Communion?

April 26, 2017bishops communion favor withholding

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Why are some bishops not in favor of withholding Communion?

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Many feel uncomfortable with using the Eucharist–the highest expression of Jesus’ sacrifice for humanity–as a tool for enforcing political views. Cardinal Theodore McCarrick of the Washington D.C. archdiocese has written that “I do not favor a confrontation at the altar rail with the sacred body of the Lord Jesus in my hand.” They may also feel the Eucharist is too necessary to one’s spiritual well-being to be withheld.Many bishops and conservative Catholics would prefer that Kerry simply did not present himself for Communion.

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Many feel uncomfortable with using the Eucharist–the highest expression of Jesus’ sacrifice for humanity–as a tool for enforcing political views. Cardinal Theodore McCarrick of the Washington D.C. archdiocese has written that “I do not favor a confrontation at the altar rail with the sacred body of the Lord Jesus in my hand.” They may also feel the Eucharist is too necessary to one’s spiritual well-being to be withheld. Many bishops and conservative Catholics would prefer that Kerry simply did not present himself for Communion.