(04-30-2012 07:19 AM)captain_solo Wrote:  I was recently at a Catholic funeral Mass and thats exactly what I did. I understood enough of the liturgy that I knew we didn't see eye to eye regarding what was going on up there, so I remained seated and prayed for the family during that time. I absolutely understand why they would ask non-Catholics to abstain, since they take it even more seriously than my fundy churches did and they always asked people to consider not taking it for a variety of reasons (including asking them to be members in good standing at a church of like faith and practice) It seemed like the right thing to do, I wasn't the only one to remain in my seat, but I didn't see any instructions anywhere and the priest didn't say anything about it.

(04-30-2012 08:58 AM)amyrose5 Wrote:  It isn't intended, either, that non-Catholics make a choice to do what they feel is right. You are actually not allowed communion. Period. Obviously, if you got in line, you don't have "Protestant" stamped on your forehead and a priest or EME (layperson giving it out) would not know and you would be served. But you are not actually allowed to be by the doctrine of the church.

(04-30-2012 01:21 PM)Sharon Wrote:  I thought about that once or twice, but I'm pretty sure they'd guess something was up when I didn't hold my hands correctly, know the correct answer to "the body of Christ" or the slight hint of "getting away with something" I'd give off. (I hope this doesn't offend you or any other Catholics. Figuring out how to get around the rules is what I learned *best* at PCC)

(04-30-2012 01:55 PM)amyrose5 Wrote:  

(04-30-2012 01:21 PM)Sharon Wrote:  I thought about that once or twice, but I'm pretty sure they'd guess something was up when I didn't hold my hands correctly, know the correct answer to "the body of Christ" or the slight hint of "getting away with something" I'd give off. (I hope this doesn't offend you or any other Catholics. Figuring out how to get around the rules is what I learned *best* at PCC)

It isn't some super secret code. You just say "amen".

A friend asked me when I was in RCIA when they would "reveal" the "password" for communion. She really thought it was a super secret code. At the end of RCIA when we went through the details of what would happen at the Easter Vigil, I believe someone told us that when you receive communion you say "amen". But I had observed that previously in my life anyway having been to masses. And it wasn't announced to us in the manner of initiating anyone to a fraternal secret handshake or anything. If a priest doesn't turn his lapel mic off during communion (which happens) you can sometimes hear people saying it. I'm not even sure answering is really, in practicality, a requirement. Usually, the host is placed in my hand about the same time I say it...so no one is waiting for me to "give the password".

Quote:God blesses those that follow his commandments. Tithe and give but also live according to His righteousness in holiness and purity of heart and mind. This is what I heard today and it was some of the best advice I have heard. If you want to live a prosperous life, live holy and righteously. If you want to be broke, busted, and disgusted, don't live that way. People will be able to tell how you are living, by HOW YOU ARE LIVING. I will not judge you, but judge yourself in-accordance with the Bible. It is good to self examine and to rectify what you once declared okay for your life really might just be you rationalizing something that isn't what God wanted. I got this from listening to a sermon on Daniel by Willie George.

(04-30-2012 04:31 PM)Lady Julian Wrote:  Found today:

Quote:God blesses those that follow his commandments. Tithe and give but also live according to His righteousness in holiness and purity of heart and mind. This is what I heard today and it was some of the best advice I have heard. If you want to live a prosperous life, live holy and righteously. If you want to be broke, busted, and disgusted, don't live that way. People will be able to tell how you are living, by HOW YOU ARE LIVING. I will not judge you, but judge yourself in-accordance with the Bible. It is good to self examine and to rectify what you once declared okay for your life really might just be you rationalizing something that isn't what God wanted. I got this from listening to a sermon on Daniel by Willie George.

I am particularly frustrated about this because, first of all, this person is (I believe) a genuinely nice person who doesn't realize the implications of what they're posting). And second, this person is also a missionary. *Sigh. This kind of thing makes me sad.

(04-30-2012 04:31 PM)Lady Julian Wrote:  Found today:

Quote:God blesses those that follow his commandments. Tithe and give but also live according to His righteousness in holiness and purity of heart and mind. This is what I heard today and it was some of the best advice I have heard. If you want to live a prosperous life, live holy and righteously. If you want to be broke, busted, and disgusted, don't live that way. People will be able to tell how you are living, by HOW YOU ARE LIVING. I will not judge you, but judge yourself in-accordance with the Bible. It is good to self examine and to rectify what you once declared okay for your life really might just be you rationalizing something that isn't what God wanted. I got this from listening to a sermon on Daniel by Willie George.

I am particularly frustrated about this because, first of all, this person is (I believe) a genuinely nice person who doesn't realize the implications of what they're posting). And second, this person is also a missionary. *Sigh. This kind of thing makes me sad.

(04-30-2012 08:58 AM)amyrose5 Wrote:  

(04-30-2012 07:19 AM)captain_solo Wrote:  I was recently at a Catholic funeral Mass and thats exactly what I did. I understood enough of the liturgy that I knew we didn't see eye to eye regarding what was going on up there, so I remained seated and prayed for the family during that time. I absolutely understand why they would ask non-Catholics to abstain, since they take it even more seriously than my fundy churches did and they always asked people to consider not taking it for a variety of reasons (including asking them to be members in good standing at a church of like faith and practice) It seemed like the right thing to do, I wasn't the only one to remain in my seat, but I didn't see any instructions anywhere and the priest didn't say anything about it.

It isn't because of taking it seriously or anything about sin or all that fundy stuff. It is because of the difference in theology about the meaning of the bread and wine. Next time you are in a Catholic church, look in the missal to find the explanation. It is very gracious and will explain it better than I can.

It isn't intended, either, that non-Catholics make a choice to do what they feel is right. You are actually not allowed communion. Period. Obviously, if you got in line, you don't have "Protestant" stamped on your forehead and a priest or EME (layperson giving it out) would not know and you would be served. But you are not actually allowed to be by the doctrine of the church.