Called to Communion 3 Weeks Away From Getting Married
Dec 26, 2025
As Gabriel and his fiancée countdown to their wedding, they delve into the sacramental significance of marriage. Meanwhile, Mark prepares for his priestly ordination and seeks guidance on handling tricky communion situations. The discussion also touches on the barriers facing Eastern Orthodox believers in achieving full communion with Rome, highlighting the complexities of faith and unity. With insights into baptism, humility, and the nature of sacraments, the conversation intertwines personal journeys with broader theological themes.
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Handling Communion At Your Ordination
- Before giving Communion at your ordination, make a general announcement about who should refrain.
- Rely on conscience but withhold Communion only in cases of manifest public scandal.
Sacraments Persist Even In Extremes
- If only a priest and a woman remained, sacraments and pastoral ministry would continue normally.
- David Anders notes sacraments would still enable holiness even in extreme hypotheticals.
The Cross As Willing Sacrifice, Not Wrath
- The Father-Son relationship cannot be ruptured; Christ's death is a willing sacrificial offering, not divine wrath poured out.
- Scripture portrays the cross as pleasing to the Father and as a meritorious self-offering.
