Lesbian denied Communion at Funeral

[dekeguy]

What a wonderful example this priest set for his parishoners! What will he do next, bring back the inquisition? Perhaps he could add an Auto Da Fe to the funeral service and burn the sinner at the stake.

Last time I looked the message of Christ was all about reconciliation, forgiveness, compassion, and redemption. Did I miss something along the way?

This priest was brutal in his ham handed approach and surely did far more harm than any good that might have come from a loving celebration of the mother's entry into the presence of Our Lord.

I do not argue the Church's dogma and rules, they state the ideal for which I should strive. I do argue that the real often falls short of the ideal and the role of the priest is to lead, help, council, and encourage - not to hold up to public approbation and castigation. I cannot picture Our Lord kicking a grieving woman when she is down. Didn't He say something about "Let the one among you who is without sin cast the first stone"? Something else He said comes to mind, "What so ever you do to the least of my children, this you do also to me!"

In the old days the prayers for the dead included the "De Profundis" which calls out, 'If you oh Lord mark our iniquities who among us can stand!' I get the impression that Our Lord made his position pretty clear - He paid the freight for us and all we are called to do is to accept His gift. I think this priest missed the point.

So, as a deeply convinced and practicing Roman Catholic I offer my prayers for the soul of the mother, calling on the promise of salvation given by Our Lord. I offer my prayers for the consolation of the lady who has suffered both her loss and her pain inflicted by this most disappointing priest. And, I offer my sympathy and condolence.