-— I cannot see why a good Catholic in the state of grace and making a sincere “Act of Contrition” can be prohibited from receiving the Sacraments -—
If they’re living as brother and sister, yes. If not, no. Jesus was clear about remarriage. And the Church has the Authority, given it by Christ (”If he will not listen to the church...” “He who hears you hears me”) to determine the legitimacy of a marriage. There is no further court of last resort.
I know how difficult this is, knowing many such cases. Looking at the issue negatively, there is no better alternative.
I like your answer.
We, in this life, like to bend God’s rule to our advantage.
We think of Jesus as that kind and forgiving Person who ate with people, forgave people, healed people, raised them from the dead and who never had an unkind word for anyone.
But, He was the toughest Hombre ever. He knew beforehand what kind of death He would suffer and, although He could have easily avoided it, He underwent His fate because He was well aware that it was for the salvation of mankind.
If we are to be like Him, we have to become as tough as He was, as all the martyrs understood throughout the ages and still do today. Christianity is not for the weak of heart.
My greatest fear has always been that I would not measure up to His expectations in time of persecution. I can only pray that I will not fail.
How do you resolve the contradiction of Catholic Priests abusing Children or being a partner in a Homosexual Relationship while at the same time celebrating the Holy Mass.
Good enough for the priests , good enough for the Divorced people. If these evil priests are forgiven, so should the divorced People?