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Mock-nuns' abuse of Holy Communion continues to draw reaction
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.- Video of San Francisco's Archbishop George Niederauer giving Holy Communion to two transvestites from the homosexual group "Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence" provoked controversy and an apology from the archbishop. The archbishop asked forgiveness for giving Holy Communion to group members and rebuked the group for the disrespect its mock religious dress shows for religious sisters. The San Francisco Chronicle reports some reactions from the city’s Catholics. "It's been all the news in Catholic circles," said Bill May, chairman of the San Francisco-based Catholics for the Common Good. "Catholics are hurt, frustrated and a bit angry because nobody is standing up and saying this is not right. This is a desecration of the Eucharist. They were there to make a statement and embarrass the archbishop and, in doing so, they desecrated what is most sacred and dear to every Catholic in the world." Fr. Jim Bretzke S.J., professor of moral theology at the University of San Francisco, claimed certain principles should be at work in the distribution of Holy Communion. "The general sacramental principle is that you don't deny the sacrament to someone who requests it," he said. "The second principle is that you cannot give communion to someone who has been excommunicated." In fact, manifest public sinners are not necessarily excommunicated. A 2004 document from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith examined the matter. In the document, called "Worthiness to Receive Holy Communion," then-Cardinal Ratzinger, now Pope Benedict XVI, explained that the minister of Holy Communion must refuse the sacrament to someone obstinately persisting in "manifest grave sin" even if he or she has not been excommunicated. Subscriber comments:
Published by: Marian
Memphis, TN USA 10/22/2007 10:45 AM EST
Well, ONE somebody's gonna stand up and say 'this just IS NOT right - not in ANYBODY's book.'
Published by: Dan McNeill
North Cape May, NJ USA 10/21/2007 11:12 PM EST
I think it is ludicrous to somehow suggest that two openly gay(that is the groups identity) cross dressers, whom openly defile the teachings of the church, should not be precluded from receiving the Blessed Sacrament. Their mission is to blasphemy and sacralidge what the church stands for.
Published by: Ethel
bis nd usa 10/19/2007 10:02 PM EST
What they wore did not show respect for the Mass or for the Eucharist and I don't understand why that is not reson enough. There are several Masses said on a Sunday so there is no reAson one can not dress appropriatelly.
Published by: Gilliann
Brooklyn, NY USA 10/19/2007 01:11 PM EST
It is really sad when individuals feel as if they have to go to these extremes against the Catholic Church. Instead of the reverence we feel during and after reception of the Eucharist, we now have to look out for individuals who are up to no good.
No matter what they do "the gates of hell shall not prevail against it."
Published by: Chris
USA 10/19/2007 12:14 PM EST
Our dear Lord is still being crucified -as Bishops and priests everywhere continue to give our sweetest Lord in Holy Communion to those who publicly deny the teachings of the Church. I believed at one time that all of us, but most especially our religious leaders, were to give their lives for the protection of the Holy Eucharist-as the saints did. Where is postolic courage in these Bishops who continue to
create scandal and fail to protect our Lord? Pray for more Archbishop Burkes. ADD A COMMENT (Your e-mail will NOT be published):
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