6 points on Worthiness of presenting for Holy Communion

For the liturgy, "through which the work of our redemption is accomplished," (1) most of all in the divine sacrifice of the Eucharist, is the outstanding means whereby the faithful may express in their lives, and manifest to others, the mystery of Christ and the real nature of the true Church.

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6 points on Worthiness of presenting for Holy Communion

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Cardinal Ratzinger:
3. Not all moral issues have the same moral weight as abortion and euthanasia. For example, if a Catholic were to be at odds with the Holy Father on the application of capital punishment or on the decision to wage war, he would not for that reason be considered unworthy to present himself to receive Holy Communion.
6 points on Worthiness of presenting for Holy Communion
"He who followeth Me, walketh not in darkness." sayeth the Lord
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