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My husband of 18 years reciently served me with divorce papers. As a practicing Catholic, I need to know if I can still recieve communion? Our marriage took place in the Episcopal church - his faith, though non-practicing - and was not blesses by the Catholic church.
Peace
dear Ann
Yes, you can receive as long as you are not in a state of moral sin.
Divorce does not ban you from the sacrament, so long as you don't attempt a "second" marriage before getting a Decree of Annulment.
If I am understanding the facts you shared, it sounds like you are on solid ground to receive one. I would advise seeking one, mainly as a way of turning the relationship over to God,who seeks to bring healing and to give a healthy closure to the relationship.
It could also open the door to reconcilation with him later, or the healthy start with a new man.
your servant But Christ's first
George
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| Comment | Thank you so much. I have lost much sleep over this. I am so pleased I can continue to recieve Communion and set a good example for my daughters. | ||
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George A. Card,sfo, M.I
Expertise
I am willing to attempt to answer any question. If I don’t know the answer, I will look-up or pass the question on to friends for feed back. Beside Catholicism (especially the social/moral and the Eastern rites), I am well read on Mormonism and so-called Modern Christian Fundamentalism. Also I study Franciscan History as means of growing in my lay Franciscan calling to holiness in Christ.
Experience
20+ years as the Justice and Peace Laison for my (local)Secular Franciscan Fraternity,22+ years public speaking on the Faith,and/or teaching CCD and Youth Retreats,a former Officer for K of C and my SFO Fraternity,still hold appointed offices in local SFO fraternity
Organizations
Catholic Church, Rome Rite
Secular Fraciscan Order
Knights of Columbus
The Men's Study (A local Catholic study group I co founded)
Others
Militia Immaculata(Knights of the Immaculate
Publications
Local News Letters:Mostly my Poetry
Education/Credentials
2 years of Minor Seminary
Bible and Adult Faith Studies and Seminars
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