[presidio9]

I don't think the original poster was trying to offend you. Catholics believe that a miracle occurs during the Liturgy of the Eucharist, and that the bread and wine is literally transformed into the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. The only persons capable of performing the miracle of Consecration are ordained priests. As far as I know, Presbyterians do not accept this, so for a Catholic to receive communion in a Presbyterian church is a grave sin.

[twigs]

I think you're right that the poster did not mean to offend. But it is an offense nevertheless. I try to let these statements go in these forums, especially as I'm married to a Catholic who I respect (and love) very much. I understand the difference between the way Catholics and Protestants see communion, but I try carefully not to criticize the Catholic view even though I do not agree with it. Just because someone does not understand or agree with the other view, they should be careful lest they name it a "human" as opppsed to a scriptural or spiritual view. Presbyterians are particularly concerned about merely taking actions in the flesh as opposed to obedience to Christ. I felt compelled to correct the error. I certainly do not mean to either flame or to start such a conflagration!