AboutFr. Michael Expertise A traditional Catholic priest, who provides forthright answers to questions FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF TRADITIONAL CATHOLICISM (not the New Order) on topics pertaining to TRADITIONAL Roman Catholicism, including theology, the Bible, Church history, the Latin language, liturgy (especially the Traditional Latin Mass), and music (especially Gregorian chant), and current events in the Catholic Church.
Question I was married and divorced twice before I was 22; civil unions. I have not been married since, over 27 yrs. I've returned to the church after 46 yrs, received absolution, done penance, can I receive communion? I went twice thinking I was in grace, then suddenly I read something that made me wonder if I had done the unthinkable. And also when I went to confession the priest said any thing I had forgotten was also forgiven, 46 yrs is a long time.I was sobbing and truly sorry and mortified ,that I had treated God so terribly. Do I need to confess anything I remember from a troubled past? Thank you Michaele
Answer Assuming that you are not living with someone that his not your husband, you could receive Communion. But as these questions often involve several factors to give a definitive answer, you would most appropriately be given advice and counsel by your own traditional confessor, who can come to know you and knowledgeably guide your spiritual life.
If you do not have a regular traditional confessor, you should consult the Official Traditional Catholic Directory (www.traditio.com/nat.htm) to find one as conveniently local to you as is available. Sometimes it may take some effort, but in that effort you will enhance the grace of Faith and will develop a relationship with a confessor who can personally come to know your spiritual state and prudently guide you.
