Communion or Disunion? Sacraments do not “belong” to the clergy—and no one is excluded. By Mary E. Hunt

http://www.religiondispatches.org/archive/sexandgender/5759/communion_or_disunion/?comments=view&cID=26012&pID=26008#c26012

"It is evident in the  struggle over President Obama’s health care plan, where it is clear that the U.S. Catholic Conference of Bishops is but one of many Catholic voices in the public arena. Closer to home/Rome, people no longer consider it the purview of the clergy to judge who is part of the Catholic community and thus eligible for Communion, and who is not." 
Bridget Mary's Reflection
Right on, Mary Hunt! The Eucharist belongs to the Community of faith, not to the clergy or hierarchy of the church. Jesus invited all to the Banquet when he said "take and eat" - not just the rule-keepers, but all who are hungry for God's love, healing, joy and peace.
All are welcome at the Eucharistic Table because God's love knows no limits. Jesus made that clear by his life, death and resurrection. 
Bridget Mary Meehan, ARCWP
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