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Originally Posted by dekeguy
It is interesting to note that the late Pope John Paul II invited Anglicans to receive RC Communion when in areas where it was not reasonably convenient to attend Anglican services. In the case of recognized Anglican clergy it would appear that this is a major move towards inter-communion.
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Isn't the general canon law that, under extraordinary circumstances, the bishop may give permission for any Christian not in full communion with Rome may receive communion in a Catholic church provided (1) they believe what the Catholic Church teaches regarding the Holy Eucharist and (2) they are deprived of access to a church of their own communion for a significant period of time?
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Originally Posted by Drolefille
True points, although I would find taking communion at a church where the acceptance was not reciprocal to be a violation of their hospitality.
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In the Presbyterian Church, any baptized Christian may take communion. In our congregation on occasions where it is known that more than the usual likelihood of visiters exists (like confirmation), it will be made clear that "those under a sprirtual discipline that would prevent receiving communion in a Presbyterian church" may come forward for a blessing. FWIW.
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