[D-fendr]

I think “bound” is the closest to the meaning.

As in..

“The Sacraments are also normatively required: for example, if one is in the middle of a desert and no water is available to conduct the rite of Baptism in the proper way, as Christ desires we be baptised, one is still “baptised” by desire if he would be baptized in the proper way if the means were available to him. This does not make the rites less important; it only demonstrates the power of Christ’s mercy. One who has no priest available may make a spiritual Communion and receive the fruits of the Eucharist. A perfect act of contrition can give one the fruits of Confession even though no priest is available. And so on. The point:

God is not bound by the Sacraments; we are bound by the Sacraments! “

http://www.fisheaters.com/101.html

[Mrs. Don-o]

Thanks, and a very good explanation. I appreciate that.

[presently no screen name]

Catholicism/sacraments have NOTHING to do w/God. Keep your man made requirements/teachings/doctrines where they belong.

Just another confirmation how those who do not hold HIS WORD in high esteem, the FINAL authority - will believe ANYTHING ‘man’ tells him and; therefore, put ‘man’s’ words above God’s WORD. Deliberate disobedience which is the wide road.