{"id":220078,"date":"2022-05-29T20:20:56","date_gmt":"2022-05-29T20:20:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartcatholics.com\/who-can-receive-communion\/"},"modified":"2023-02-19T20:03:24","modified_gmt":"2023-02-19T20:03:24","slug":"who-can-receive-communion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartcatholics.com\/who-can-receive-communion\/","title":{"rendered":"Who can receive Communion?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Who can receive Communion?\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9Mfe4NFUuSE?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Recent news about Archbishop Cordileone preventing Nancy Pelosi from receiving Communion ignited debate among faithful Catholics. Paul and Dominic chat about the deeper concerns: how some of the discussion we\u2019ve seen online distorts the Church\u2019s teaching on the Eucharist and sin. More importantly, what could an appropriate response from faithful Catholics look like? <\/p>\n<p>We talk through the various aspects: personal responsibility, the Eucharist, scandal, competent authority, confusion, and the danger of knee-jerk opinions.   <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Eucharist, although it is the fullness of sacramental life, is not a prize for the perfect but a powerful medicine and nourishment for the weak. These convictions have pastoral consequences that we are called to consider with prudence and boldness. Frequently, we act as arbiters of grace rather than its facilitators. But the Church is not a tollhouse; it is the house of the Father, where there is a place for everyone, with all their problems\u201d (Evangelii Gaudium 47).<\/p>\n<p>SUBSCRIBE or JOIN THE COMMUNITY:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.popefrancisgeneration.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.popefrancisgeneration.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>JOIN THE SMARTCATHOLICS GROUP<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/members.smartcatholics.com\/groups\/7281625\/feed\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/members.smartcatholics.com\/groups\/7281625\/feed<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>GET THE PODCAST<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/anchor.fm\/popefrancisgeneration\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/anchor.fm\/popefrancisgeneration<\/a><\/p>\n<p>ABOUT POPE FRANCIS GENERATION  &#8211; Season 1: Episode 2<br \/>\nPope Francis Generation is the show for Catholics struggling with the Church\u2019s teaching, who feel like they might not belong in the Church anymore, and who still hunger for a God of love and goodness. Hosted by Paul Fahey, a professional catechist, and Dominic de Souza, someone who needs catechesis. Together, we\u2019re taking our own look at the Catholic Church\u2013 her teachings and practices- from 3 views that changed our world: the Kerygma, the forgotten doctrine of theosis, and the teachings of Pope Francis. Together, with you, we\u2019re the Pope Francis Generation. <\/p>\n<p>SUPPORT THIS SHOW: PFG MEMBERS<br \/>\nGot a question you\u2019d like us to respond to in the next episode? Have some feedback? Visit us at popefrancisgeneration.com to send a message. Paid subscribers get to watch each episode before everyone else, join private Q&#038;As, and pitch ideas for the topic of our final show this season!<\/p>\n<p>ABOUT PAUL FAHEY<br \/>\nPaul lives in Michigan with my wife, Kristina, and four kids. I\u2019m a catechist, retreat leader, counseling student, as well as a contributor and co-founder of Where Peter Is. 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With 35  years of award-winning travel planning, they have a track record of excellence and faithfulness. And they are a small company with a big heart, because every one of their pilgrimage trips helps to support and fund their 501 (c)(3) charity work, helping Christian families thrive in the Holy Land. If you&#8217;re ready to travel, or if you&#8217;re looking to lead a group of your own, take the next step on your pilgrimage by visiting: <a href=\"https:\/\/selectinternationaltours.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/selectinternationaltours.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SPONSOR: FATHER&#8217;S HEART CATECHESIS<br \/>\nThis show is brought to you by Father\u2019s Heart Catechesis, a small group catechesis program that proclaims the relentless love of God. Founded by Paul Fahey, this program will, at every level, proclaim God\u2019s love for you and all people. Like this podcast, it\u2019s inspired by Pope Francis, centered on the mystery of theosis, and deeply grounded in the magisterial documents of the Church. Your kind donations allow us to create the kinds of resources we need to renew our hope.<br \/>\nLearn more about Father\u2019s Heart Catechesis at <a href=\"https:\/\/pfahey.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/pfahey.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>SUPPORTERS: WherePeterIs<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/wherepeteris.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/wherepeteris.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>00:00 Archbishop Cordileone, Nancy Pelosi, and abortion<br \/>\n14:34 Communion and who shouldn&#8217;t receive<br \/>\n19:00 Mortal sin<br \/>\n26:12 Scandal<br \/>\n41:20 St. Mark Ji Tianxiang and obedience<br \/>\n44:03 Eucharist, medicine\u00a0for the weak<br \/>\n48:53 What should our response be?<\/p>\n<p>ABOUT SMARTCATHOLICS<br \/>\nIf you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your one friend you think would really like to see it. 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Paul and Dominic chat about the deeper concerns: how some of the discussion we\u2019ve seen online distorts the Church\u2019s teaching on the Eucharist and sin. More importantly, what could an appropriate response from faithful Catholics look like? <\/p>\n<p>We talk through the various aspects: personal responsibility, the Eucharist, scandal, competent authority, confusion, and the danger of knee-jerk opinions.   <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Eucharist, although it is the fullness of sacramental life, is not a prize for the perfect but a powerful medicine and nourishment for the weak. These convictions have pastoral consequences that we are called to consider with prudence and boldness. Frequently, we act as arbiters of grace rather than its facilitators. But the Church is not a tollhouse; it is the house of the Father, where there is a place for everyone, with all their problems\u201d (Evangelii Gaudium 47).<\/p>\n<p>SUBSCRIBE or JOIN THE COMMUNITY:<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.popefrancisgeneration.com\/<\/p>\n<p>JOIN THE SMARTCATHOLICS GROUP<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/members.smartcatholics.com\/groups\/7281625\/feed <\/p>\n<p>GET THE PODCAST<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/anchor.fm\/popefrancisgeneration<\/p>\n<p>ABOUT POPE FRANCIS GENERATION  &#8211; Season 1: Episode 2<br \/>\nPope Francis Generation is the show for Catholics struggling with the Church\u2019s teaching, who feel like they might not belong in the Church anymore, and who still hunger for a God of love and goodness. Hosted by Paul Fahey, a professional catechist, and Dominic de Souza, someone who needs catechesis. Together, we\u2019re taking our own look at the Catholic Church\u2013 her teachings and practices- from 3 views that changed our world: the Kerygma, the forgotten doctrine of theosis, and the teachings of Pope Francis. Together, with you, we\u2019re the Pope Francis Generation. <\/p>\n<p>SUPPORT THIS SHOW: PFG MEMBERS<br \/>\nGot a question you\u2019d like us to respond to in the next episode? Have some feedback? Visit us at popefrancisgeneration.com to send a message. Paid subscribers get to watch each episode before everyone else, join private Q&#038;As, and pitch ideas for the topic of our final show this season!<\/p>\n<p>ABOUT PAUL FAHEY<br \/>\nPaul lives in Michigan with my wife, Kristina, and four kids. I\u2019m a catechist, retreat leader, counseling student, as well as a contributor and co-founder of Where Peter Is. Paul writes and speaks about what I love: the Kerygma, the Sacraments, Catholic Social Teaching, and Pope Francis. https:\/\/pfahey.com\/<\/p>\n<p>ABOUT DOMINIC DE SOUZA<br \/>\nSmartCatholics founder, Dominic de Souza, is a convert from radical traditionalism \u2013 inspired by WherePeterIs, Bishop Robert Barron, and Pope Francis. He is passionate about helping ordinary Catholics break the \u2018bystander effect\u2019, and be firstresponders. \u201cWe don\u2019t have to be geniuses. We just have to show up with witness and kindness. Christ does the rest.\u201d Today he hosts the SmartCatholics community. https:\/\/smartcatholics.com<\/p>\n<p>SPONSOR: SELECT INTERNATIONAL TOURS<br \/>\nMore Catholic Leaders choose Select International Tours than any other pilgrimage company. With 35  years of award-winning travel planning, they have a track record of excellence and faithfulness. And they are a small company with a big heart, because every one of their pilgrimage trips helps to support and fund their 501 (c)(3) charity work, helping Christian families thrive in the Holy Land. If you&#8217;re ready to travel, or if you&#8217;re looking to lead a group of your own, take the next step on your pilgrimage by visiting: https:\/\/selectinternationaltours.com<\/p>\n<p>SPONSOR: FATHER&#8217;S HEART CATECHESIS<br \/>\nThis show is brought to you by Father\u2019s Heart Catechesis, a small group catechesis program that proclaims the relentless love of God. Founded by Paul Fahey, this program will, at every level, proclaim God\u2019s love for you and all people. Like this podcast, it\u2019s inspired by Pope Francis, centered on the mystery of theosis, and deeply grounded in the magisterial documents of the Church. Your kind donations allow us to create the kinds of resources we need to renew our hope.<br \/>\nLearn more about Father\u2019s Heart Catechesis at https:\/\/pfahey.com.<\/p>\n<p>SUPPORTERS: WherePeterIs<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/wherepeteris.com\/<\/p>\n<p>00:00 Archbishop Cordileone, Nancy Pelosi, and abortion<br \/>\n14:34 Communion and who shouldn&#8217;t receive<br \/>\n19:00 Mortal sin<br \/>\n26:12 Scandal<br \/>\n41:20 St. Mark Ji Tianxiang and obedience<br \/>\n44:03 Eucharist, medicine\u00a0for the weak<br \/>\n48:53 What should our response be?<\/p>\n<p>ABOUT SMARTCATHOLICS<br \/>\nIf you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your one friend you think would really like to see it. 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Paul and Dominic chat about the deeper concerns: how some of the discussion we\u2019ve seen online distorts the Church\u2019s teaching on the Eucharist and sin. More importantly, what could an appropriate response from faithful Catholics look like?  We talk through the various aspects: personal responsibility, the Eucharist, scandal, competent authority, confusion, and the danger of knee-jerk opinions.   \u201cThe Eucharist, although it is the fullness of sacramental life, is not a prize for the perfect but a powerful medicine and nourishment for the weak. These convictions have pastoral consequences that we are called to consider with prudence and boldness. Frequently, we act as arbiters of grace rather than its facilitators. But the Church is not a tollhouse; it is the house of the Father, where there is a place for everyone, with all their problems\u201d (Evangelii Gaudium 47). 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Visit us at popefrancisgeneration.com to send a message. Paid subscribers get to watch each episode before everyone else, join private Q&As, and pitch ideas for the topic of our final show this season! ABOUT PAUL FAHEY Paul lives in Michigan with my wife, Kristina, and four kids. I\u2019m a catechist, retreat leader, counseling student, as well as a contributor and co-founder of Where Peter Is. Paul writes and speaks about what I love: the Kerygma, the Sacraments, Catholic Social Teaching, and Pope Francis. https:\/\/pfahey.com\/ ABOUT DOMINIC DE SOUZA SmartCatholics founder, Dominic de Souza, is a convert from radical traditionalism \u2013 inspired by WherePeterIs, Bishop Robert Barron, and Pope Francis. He is passionate about helping ordinary Catholics break the \u2018bystander effect\u2019, and be firstresponders. \u201cWe don\u2019t have to be geniuses. We just have to show up with witness and kindness. 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