Catholic priest explains: Protestants are not welcomed during mass at Catholic Church?

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Catholic priest explains: Protestants are not welcomed during mass at Catholic Church?
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▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
0:00 - Intro
0:19 -Protestants are not welcomed during mass? (Fr. Carlos Martins)
8:03 - The fruits of the Holy Spirit according to St. Thomas Aquinas

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▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 - Intro 0:19 -Protestants are not welcomed during mass? (Fr. Carlos Martins) 8:03 - The fruits of the Holy Spirit according to St. Thomas Aquinas

[@RedRobertify]

I'm sorry, but I don't believe this assessment is fair. Protestants DON'T believe the Eucharist is simply symbolic. I've listened to calvinists explain their attitude to the doctrine of transubstantiation and they truly DO believe the bread and wine become the physical body and blood of Jesus Christ. It's only that they regard the necessity of the individual receiving the eucharists to have faith where they differ. They believe by God's grace it all is indeed truly Christ's essence made physical for use to eat and drink, its just that they insist the one receiving them must truly believe they are his body and blood for them to be efficacious. They only disbelieve they're the body and blood just because the priest says they are alone, even though they can only become Christs body and blood by the priests actions, they also believe they can only truly become his body and blood by the christians faith also for grace to allow the eucharist to truly regenerate them from within.

[@flick1302]

Calvinists believe in consubstantiation not transubstantiation. Totally different. They also believe in predestination - we don't. Then there's the authority of the Priest acting in the place of Christ. The list is much longer. Protestants can only start making sense to Catholics when Catholics don't know their faith. 🙏😊🙏

[@darlb3344]

I think one problem we have with this issue. Is that the Catholic Church is judging other Christians. The Bible is true and if one follows it not about rituals or a program church full of laws. Then your Priest will continue to judge other believers and teach hatred towards other believers which God said, Love is the greatest gift. Truth is Protestants believes the same way the priest just interpreted it differently. Sadly, I have seen more non-Catholics practice Christianity than Catholics. So, him saying they give up themselves for the eucthurist maybe they do at the time of communion but all the drinking, smoking, loud partying, not going to church on Sunday, etc, do not clarify their behavior as a Christian believer. It😢 is not about any denomination whether, you are Catholic, Baptist, and any other denomination will not get you are those who follow you will enter the kingdom of God. Acts. Chapter 1, says when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, you will be witnesses unto me, in Judge, Samaria, and the utmost parts of the earth. And if you have not confessed with your mouth, the Lord Jesus, believe Jesus died and rose from the dead you are not saved. You are just going with the motion. You are condemning other believers on your way to hell. Not to mention there is no purgatory at all that's another made up idea.

[@flick1302]

​@@darlb3344There in lies the rub. As a Protestant, you sit there and correct things you can't begin to understand and yet you don't understand why it's not acceptable to us that you believe what you do, and we should somehow confirm your understanding. The Bible needs to be read and understood as a complete work, not the chapter verse arguments that has created 40,000+ denominations, each teaching something different, each incompatible with the next, each claiming to be the truth, each claiming to be guided by the Holy Spirit, none of the above being true. It's actually sacrilegious to offer the Eucharist, the body, blood, soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ, to someone who doesn't believe. In addition, it's a violation of love or charity because one who receives unworthily heeps condemnation upon themselves. 27 Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of profaning the body and blood of the Lord. 1 Corinthians 11:27 RSV-CE As a Protestant, you have to understand that all Protestants can trace their faith history to the Catholic Church. You say your denomination is legit, but the Church you broke away from says you're not. The more time passes the further away you get. Break aways have always been a thing. 19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us; but they went out, that it might be plain that they all are not of us. 1 John 2:19 RSV-CE You came from us, but are not of us. 🙏😔🙏

[@myckl287]

Catholics are not the one that left from the get go. Fact - all other denominations were lines of the 1st that protested - the priest explains it & thats the truth. From then the judgement of the Catholic church had begun - it’s not us that judge coz the teachings says so. The priest only stated facts….truth hurts sometimes.

[@johnflorio3576]

Everyone is welcome at Mass - but only Catholics in the state of grace can receive Holy Communion.

[@Kitiwake]

High Anglicans who accept all of the teachings of the Catholic church can receive also. Edit. I saw one English woman, who admitted to me that she's not Catholic, continuously receive at our Catholic local parish. I asked her.."what do you say when you receive?" She said ... "nothing". She says nothing. Yes I objected. It was a mess. The parish priest came back and said "the bishop allows Anglicans to receive". What could I say...? To add insult, she shakes the priests hand at the end of Mass when she attends...which is rarely.

[@worthwhilediscussion]

Yea, but Protestants can not receive holy communion at all

[@brotherandrew3393]

And how do you know which person in mass is a Catholic and in the state of grace?

[@worthwhilediscussion]

@brotherandrew3393 That will be the individual's issue to worry about, not the priest. The priest would be at no fault. It's like trusting someone to tell the truth.

[@brotherandrew3393]

@@worthwhilediscussion You don´t get my point. My point is this: If it is nearly impossible to avoid Protestants or "unworthy" Catholics to receive Holy Communion this whole sermon is not rooted in reality. Reality is a mess. Let´s face it.

[@serah5004]

I started going to church last Xmas after suddenly coming across your other channel Armor of God on YT. My beliefs have been grounded since,so thank you 🙏🏾. I have two kids whom I am planning to get them baptized soon. My marriage is not blessed in the church. I go to confession twice a month, and dear Lord forgive me I have been receiving the holy eucharist, and I will need to confess this, this coming Sunday.😔 and stop receiving the eucharist until my marriage is blessed. forgive me and pray for me.

[@chanteusesanders]

That is a wise decision, before, I confessed a few times a year but the more we fully are wired to God and our faith, we realize the need to regularly (weekly or monthly) confess tomkeep ourselves in grace and be blesssed with Eucharist. Praying for you sister in Christ ❤️

[@maicajapanmoments]

Praying for you, for us who have same predicament

[@goodcook464]

Prayers for you. God bless.

[@annsaunders5768]

I'll be praying for you, still, appeal to Christ for a spiritual communion! So very important right now in this world

[@zacharycarrier2890]

you should go to confession every sunday prior to receiving the eucharist

[@chanteusesanders]

Straightfoward. 👏 If you do reject what Catholics believe then why would you want to join the Eucharist? The Eucharist is a sacrament. If you dont believe it is Jesus' body and blood we are partaking in, then why would you want to join? Even Catholics those who are not in a state of grace and requires confession do not take the Eucharist so why would non baptized non Catholics be allowed to partake in that. Its quite a simple concept.

[@Justyouraverageguy172]

Even though the Canon law has a VERY SPECIFIC stipulation about it being possible to receive Communion in a state of mortal sin until one can reach Confession, I don’t recommend for the exception to be the norm. However I am not going to put forth “my teachings” against the authority of the Church and Pope if it is clear that Protestants and those outside the Catholic Church can’t receive Communion as this is truly the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ that Jesus does not deny to anyone who has the proper disposition of heart and will to seek Him.

[@chanteusesanders]

​@@Justyouraverageguy172Like someone mentioned here, everyone is welcome to attend the mass but we have to give due respect to God and therefore Catholics who are in a state of grace are permitted to take the Eucharist. I have attended mass not taking it many times since I have not yet have had my confession at the time. It is a blessing to attend mass but it is a sacrilege to take it when one has sinned and has not yet confessed.

[@Lab-Rat]

@@Justyouraverageguy172 Then what you said at the end of your statement begs the question “Then Why are you Protestant?”

[@pamelaforrest1622]

@chanteusesanders - I totally agree and straightforward - I can't see why any non catholic would step foot in a catholic church.

[@janiceervin428]

@@Justyouraverageguy172huh? What do you mean you will not put forth your teachings? Are you teaching? Do you mean your understanding? Your belief? I’m confused… are you Catholic or Protestant? I truly wish to understand what you are attempting to say… thank you:)❤

[@ThePsychotron17]

We also need to be in the state of grace (to receive the eucharist) which requires confession.

[@denisberte778]

That may be true, but you are allowed to approach the alter during communion to receive the special blessing by crossing your arms in front of you, signifying that you won't be receiving the host. Regards, Denis Berte' USMC

[@ThePsychotron17]

@@denisberte778 Absolutely. I was just referring to the video when the visitor asked "why can't I receive the eucharist"

[@marvahoeckelman2539]

"Which requires confession." Well, not exactly. For each communion you must be in the state of grace. If you are, then you do not have to go to confession prior to each communion. But if you commit a mortal sin and thus are not in the state of grace, then definitely go to confession as soon as possible and no communion until you do.

[@ThePsychotron17]

@@marvahoeckelman2539 The video is about a protestant visitor. It's safe to assume they've never been to confession so it's highly likely that they weren't in the state of grace. What you say is correct though.

[@D0csavage1]

That's because our souls enter in to the heavenly sanctuary where Christ's body is perpetually offered to those worthy to enter. Rev. 21:27 - nothing unclean shall enter heaven. The word “unclean” comes from the Greek word “koinon” which refers to a spiritual corruption. Even the propensity to sin is spiritually corrupt, or considered unclean, and must be purified before entering heaven. Heb. 7:24 - Jesus holds His priesthood is forever because He continues forever, so His sacrificial offering is forever. He continues to offer His body and blood to us because He is forever our High Priest. Heb. 8:2 - Jesus is a minister in the sanctuary offering up (present tense) His eternal sacrifice to the Father which is perfected in heaven. This is the same sanctuary that we enter with confidence by the blood of Jesus as written in Heb. 10:19. Rev. 1 to 22 - Jesus is described as the “Lamb” 28 times in the book of Revelation. This is because Jesus emphasizes His sacrifice in heaven and in His Holy Catholic Church. Rev. 2:17 - the spiritual manna, our Lord’s glorious body and blood, is emphasized in the heavenly feast. Rev. 3:20 - as Priest and Paschal Lamb, our Lord shares the Eucharistic meal with us to seal His New Covenant. Through the covenant of his body and blood, we are restored to the Father and become partakers of the divine nature. We enter a Catholic Church to the pews on earth as we gaze at the alter our souls behold heaven on earth. Rev. 19:9 - we are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb where we become one with Him by consuming His body and blood. This is the nuptial union of divinity and humanity. As we approach the priest to receive the most Holy Eucharist we approach the cross of the crucified Christ 2,000 years ago made present.

[@goodcook464]

Holy communion is the pinnacle of the Catholic faith.

[@peterkelemen1157]

And the foundation.

[@GardenMinistry.]

Yes it means everything to us, this is why we genuflect in the direction of the Eucharist in the Tabernacle 😊

[@marionmarcetic7287]

You're Absolutely Right About That Brother's And Sister's BIG-TIME!!! Only Catholic's In A State Of Grace May Receive The Holy Eucharist!!! Shalom And Amen!✝️✝️🛐🛐😇🌟🤗🙏🙏🙏🇨🇦🇮🇱♾️🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🗽🦅❤❤❤‼️

[@DemsRNutless]

But not a direct relationship with Jesus? You think the Lords Supper is greater than the Lord Himself? Or perhaps you try and claim the cracker and juice is Jesus Himself…literally? Yeah, no. As a theologian and Biblical scholar and linguist for 42 years I have seen nothing in your denomination but continuous historical, theological, and immoral error. So very many of you will be shocked in the day of judgement. Your denomination nor its priests, bishops, cardinals, or pope will be there with you or for you. YOU will give answer alone. What will it be? “Hey, I embraced an error ridden mythology with no basis in God’s Truth.” That may no go so well for you. There is ONE Church, just one and it isn’t a denomination. When you learn this truth let us hope it is before you face that day. The deception is truly strong in your cult. You are wolves in sheep’s clothing.

[@wilsontexas]

​@GardenMinistry. Is it the re-sacrifice of Jesus or the re-presentation of the sacrifice and what is the difference?

[@davegaetano7118]

"Conform yourselves to the truth."

[@CatholicSaintslayIncorrupt]

The most truthful and most beautiful talk.

[@glennyskitchen9491]

Love fr. Carlos Martins, so clear!

[@susanjorstad7667]

This is a very charitable and kind explanation for those outside the Church (and perhaps for many within the church who never received God catechesis). Up until the Protestant revolt, ALL Christians were Catholics and believed in the Lord’s true presence in the Eucharist. Some saints became martyrs to safeguard the Host. Likewise, up until Vatican II, all Catholics received Him kneeling and only on the tongue from the priest’s consecrated hands. (In fact, receiving in one’s hands is still considered a tolerated abuse.) If we truly believe in Christ’s real presence, we would do well to kneel to receive Him reverently on the tongue. 🔥 ♥️🙏🏼

[@irishandscottish1829]

Stop lying receiving on the hands is not a ‘tolerated abuse’ Firstly go read the Didache the first catechism written by the apostles in the first century that details clearly how to receive in the hand! Secondly you either believe in the power Christ gave St. Peter of binding and loosening or you don't. If you don't then you are not catholic. If you do then you have to accept the Chirch in her wisdom has deemed receiving in the hand as licit and valid

[@adelinomorte7421]

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[@marccrotty8447]

​@@irishandscottish1829The Church recognized over many centuries that kneeling and receiving Holy Eucharistic on the tongue is most reverent. Attend the Latin Mass.

[@irishandscottish1829]

@@marccrotty8447 the early church did receiving in the hand - go read the Didache. Additionally if you are actually a faithful catholic you would trust and believe in Christs promise to St. Peter and his successors that they can bind and loose on earth and it is bound and loosed in heaven so for you to idolize a liturgical practise as if it is the only way is not a traditional catholic position. Finally I would suggest you don't make assumptions regarding people online, you have no idea if I attend TLM or an eastern rite! The arrogance of people like you thinking you attending TLM is more reverent when kneeling is far from reverent in the eastern rites and to be reverent you stand (ps if you want tradition and ‘age’ you are in the wrong catholic rite) But it's telling you got offended at having church history and tradition quoted…

[@ColCoal]

“Up until the Protestant revolt all Christians were Catholics.” Who is going to tell our brother here about The Great Schism, or the first 300 years of Christianity?

[@dadadavina5092]

Thank you Father. I believe that Christ is truly present in the holy Eucharist. ❤🙏

[@jameswardick8974]

Amen 🙏

[@whathappening5323]

@@jameswardick8974 Do you think putting people to death who don't believe in the real present is OK? Also, 69% of Catholics don't believe in the real present. That is from the Pew survey. This claim that the Holy Spirit is endorsing is also questionable.

[@wilsontexas]

Can we take samples and do DNA tests to show the world that Jesus ins physically there?

[@JohnWeber-vu4vi]

​@@wilsontexas, with humility and love we are praying for you my friend. 🙏🏼✝️

[@johnbrowne2170]

Did Jesus eat himself at the Last Supper?

[@garygemmell3488]

I was raised a Catholic. I went to catechism classes every week. I had to take classes before my first Confession to learn what it really meant. I had to take classes before my First Communion to know what it truly meant and I went to Confession before the Mass before I received my first Communion. As a teenager I took classes to prepare for my Confirmation. I went to confession and took communion during the Mass when I was Confirmed by a Cardinal. If you do not completely understand our Sacraments you have no business participating in them. As a high schooler, I attended a funeral Mass for one of the members of the school who had been killed in a auto accident. He was a Catholic and his funeral was held at a Catholic church with a full on Mass. Many other members of the student body attended the Mass. I was deeply offended when several members of the student body, who were not Catholic, took Communion. One of them was a very good friend of mine. After the Mass, I explained to him that what he did was deeply offensive to Catholics. He listened and apologized. We remain friends to this day some 40+ years later.

[@wilsontexas]

Can a non catholic Christian take communion?

[@againstalladsgames]

I love your passion but what you did was wrong. Is it your house? Is it the house of Catholics or a house of God? To think you have the right to deny His Holy Communion to anyone is not your place. If you are a Christian and turn away another of God’s children you turn away Him. God bless you.

[@flick1302]

​@@againstalladsgamesDead wrong lukewarm Catholicism - if you are Catholic. It's uncaring and very harmful to the Protestant, or anyone else, to approach the Eucharist unworthily. 29 For any one who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment upon himself. 1 Corinthians 11:29 RSV-CE

[@MegaMantim]

I hear you but in all reality the Bishops (most) allow Nancy Pelosi and Joe Biden Communion even though they regularly and willingly vote for Abortion and Gay rights...If the Bishops dont care why should I...I just keep my side of the street clean...

[@Fiona2254]

Did the priest not say that non Catholics shouldn’t come to communion before the mass started? This should be done for occasions when a mass is likely to be attended by non catholic, like a funeral más would be.

[@waitandbecomeperfectedbyhi7423]

Also, we protect them by not allowing them to partake because if they receive the Holy Eucharist in a state of mortal sin, the Lord’s condemnation comes upon them. The Bible says this is why so many are sick and have died. Therefore, we must be in a state of grace to be fully prepared to unite ourselves with God Himself.

[@drydizzle2954]

How do we explain the phenomenon of Catholics receiving in a state of mortal sin on a regular basis? Why do they not fall ill?

[@samuellourenco1050]

​@@drydizzle2954 I ask that too, because no man is without sin, catholic or not. In fact, I've seen many hypocrites receiving the host, and they are still alive and well. I wouldn't trust a penny onto them.

[@amberjulia123]

Gosh I hope not. I entered a Catholic Church for the first time last year and knew NOTHING about it. I didn’t even know what a Eucharist was. So when everyone lined up…I go in line too…having no clue what was happening- and I ate the Eucharist. I went home confused and decided to do some research to see what it was all about - and THEN I found out and felt horrible! I haven’t gotten sick or fallen ill though. I’ve continued going to the Catholic Church (not partaking in the Eucharist now that I know better) and I’m currently in Inquiry and will begin RCIA this fall and hopefully become Catholic on Easter of 2025. I’m sure there are many like myself who have taken the Eucharist not realizing what it is or that they are doing something wrong.

[@waitandbecomeperfectedbyhi7423]

@@drydizzle2954they eventually do.

[@cruznature7545]

​@samuellourenco1050 Death does not always mean physical death, it can mean spiritual death. Remember Adam in the Garden when he said if you are to eat of the fruit on that day you shall surly die. It means a spiritual death a separation from God.

[@henryquenin6580]

Protestants come quite often to Holy Mass at our Catholic church, usually at funerals of Catholics who had protestant friends or relatives. They are always very well behaved, respectful and friendly. They are always very welcome but are cautioned not to take the Holy Eucharist. I know some wonderful protestants. I don't agree with them on a number of things but I rejoice in the fact we all love Jesus.

[@lornacorfield8699]

I'm a Protestant, I know my beliefs & Catholics beliefs differ on many, many things in The Bible, I have asked questions to be told by Catholics I'm not a Christian for asking, I had Catholics as friends but when they found out I'm protestant they quickly walked away saying same, if I don't have the same beliefs as them, I'm not a Christian, not worthy being around, which from a young age (child) to now, I have trouble getting Catholics to answer questions without being told imt not a Christian or being told off. This is why so many Christians have trouble understanding Catholics. I believe if Catholics could listen, understand & answer without attacking other Christians, maybe it would be easier for us (other Christians) to understand Catholics beliefs & there wouldn't be so much trouble between religions

[@annsaunders5768]

So sorry you have had that experience. I have never heard anyone say that to anyone ever. Hope you can find some of Fr. Ripperger's talks to help educate you on what Catholicism actually believes. God bless you. Scott Hahn's books, especially the one co written by his wife, "Rome Sweet Home" is an excellent start to find out what we believe and much of why ...​@@lornacorfield8699

[@julywestt5277]

​@@lornacorfield8699Excuse me, I don't mean to be rude, but is it opposite day? I'm having trouble believing your comment. You've proposed a wild reversal here. It's protestants that relentlessly bash Catholics, claiming we're not Christian, we worship Mary and statues, pray to the dead, etc... Now when you say you "ask questions", what exactly are you asking? Because your line of questioning may be insulting, or condescending. For example, if you ask something like, "Why do you Catholics worship Mary?", you are making a false statement in your question. Because we don't worship Mary, never have, it's never been a doctrine or teaching of the Catholic Church. So if you ask something like that, you immediately come off as accusatory, insulting, degrading, judgemental, and frankly an annoyance. And we Catholics have heard it a million times, so no surprise if some are dismissive towards you, if you "ask" questions like that. You immediately put them on the defensive. You may be coming off as combative and not realize it. Because most interactions with protestants, are inflammatory, and they usually end up in aggressive arguing, of course they are always right. There's an atmosphere of pride and arrogance that most Catholics are put off by. Just be respectful, think before you talk or "ask". Hot tip for you, you can find everything The Catholic Church is and Teaches, in a book called 'The Catechism of The Catholic Church '. God bless.

[@julywestt5277]

Genuine question for you friend. If they love Jesus, why would they reject The Church He Established? The Church is His Body. His Bride. Some, a lot of protestants hate with a vengeance, The Catholic Church. It makes no sense. They don't believe Him? They doubt Him? How can one say they love Jesus but hate His Church, where He is present in The Tabernacle, where He gives Himself to us at every Mass? We are definitely dealing with 2 Jesus' here. A protestant Jesus and a Catholic Jesus. We believe Jesus established our Church, they believe our Church is evil and we're all going to hell. How do you reconcile this?

[@lornacorfield8699]

@@julywestt5277 Catholics play victim again, they constantly bash not just Protestants but other religions

[@JayRedding12_12]

“I have no taste for corruptible food nor for the pleasures of this life. I desire the bread of God, which is the flesh of Jesus Christ, who was of the seed of David; and for drink I desire his blood, which is love incorruptible” (Letter to the Romans 7:3 [A.D. 110]) Why do we consume Christ in the Eucharist? Our Lord was the once and final Sacrifice (Hebrews 7:27) He was the Paschal Sacrifice. And the sacrifice always had to be eaten. It was eaten at the Passover meal. And that's what the Litergy is, the Passover Meal I the New Covenant.

[@user-pe9ww5pr7l]

I know of about 20 proven cases where the Host fell on the ground that was put away and later tested by scientists that didn't know, they came back as human heart tissue with trauma an living white blood cells and AB blood

[@CherryTree186]

I love your channel, god bless 🙌 🙏

[@edwilliams2362]

Thank you so much Father

[@inhaeroisa2911]

This Message from Fr Carlos Martins got me in tears.

[@joannewinters2079]

Amen 👏 🙏 praise God thank you dear amour of God I really appreciate your explanation 😮 as you no lm hoping to become Catholic and I am so looking forward to truly been part of something so very special and truly blessed and I'm so grateful for my beautiful Lord Jesus and his patience with me as I go through this process and I'm still ❤praying my rosary 📿 every day and I really feel deeply that this is what God wants for me and I desperately want it aswell 🙏 ❤ thanks again for been so willing to help the none Catholic Church ⛪️ family in teaching us the truth, I can't wait to update you more and more on my faith journey God's love and blessings to you all xxx

[@jessicaagosto3633]

God bless you

[@lemmdus2119]

If YOU are at Mass with a non- Catholic relative or friend it is up to you to let them know they can’t receive. They can go for a blessing by crossing their arms, but they can not receive.

[@cherrycherry1292]

What a beautiful video! Thank you✝️✝️✝️😇

[@atmalewis1768]

This was really helpful!

[@nooriginalname1233]

Oh how I wish I could receive Him. I just missed the RCIA when i found Jesus. Our St.Mary's church felt so authentic....its made of bricks and resembles Jesus's tomb in a way. Its a humble building in it's mightiness. It took 30+ years driving by it daily to actually stepping foot in. Before as a new ager....Catholic and my name would never be a thing....i "despised" it because i was ignorant and lost and literally had never read any scriptures etc...boy....being Gobsmacked is the most underated supernatural feeling.

[@patrickwolff2727]

Any Catholic church will have an RCIA program. Go back to St. Mary’s and let them know! It is a process, not a class, so be prepared for a journey. If what you have said is true, they you will have a powerful testimony for others! If I never meet you, I will hope to meet you in the Eucharist!

[@DanV.Teachings]

Great video thank you for this🙏!

[@limpingnad8100]

Before I didn’t understand why we need to take the holy eucharist. I thought it was just for show, that it’s just bread taken during the holy mass. I take it even If I’m deep in mortal sin not knowing it’s bad for my soul. Now I’m in my 40’s unable to take the holy eucharist because I’m still in mortal sin due to not being married yet in the church due to financial difficulties with two kids. I hope someday I could take the holy Eucharist.

[@chanteusesanders]

Please speak to your parish regarding the requirements, it might be something you are capable of complyinh. Hope it all works out for your and your wife!

[@clivejames5058]

You need to speak with a priest as you never want to remain in mortal sin. Getting married shouldn't involve money? I am a Catholic convert and my Protestant marriage (that had only 2 witnesses for my bride and myself) was still recognised by the Catholic Church.

[@limpingnad8100]

@@chanteusesanders we are planning to get married hopefully next year

[@limpingnad8100]

@@clivejames5058 I want to give my wife a nice simple wedding. We are married in the civil rights btw

[@irishandscottish1829]

@@limpingnad8100 if you are already married by the state you do not need remarried you just need the church to convalidate your marriage. You need to speak to a priest about this asap so you are not in mortal sin and you can care for your soul and your wives

[@Boneshaker138]

⚜Sao Nuno de Santa Maria pray your Rosary for the world and Love to all in Jesus name. ⚜

[@ignaciop9850]

Awsome video! Awsome teaching of father Martin. God bless our beautiful Catholic Church 🙏

[@jessewilliams15]

Beautiful. Deo gratias!

[@LosDoyerss]

I have never heard that a particular religion is not welcome at a Catholic Church. But the Eucharist is not for everyone. Unless you have been baptized under the Catholic Church as well as first holy communion and confirmation.

[@0r14n583lt]

Do you mean to say “first a valid baptism, then confirmation, then communion”?

[@danielmeadows3712]

Don’t forget confession.

[@frqnci2764]

And CONFESSION!

[@Eric-es3vp]

Orthodox here, we have closed communion as well. It is also forbidden for us to take communion from another church, as we are then endorsing their beliefs.

[@clairestevens3194]

Exactly. If I were to attend the Divine Liturgy in an Orthodox Church I know Christ is really present but I would acknowledge their authority to deny me communion because we don’t have a complete unity of belief.

[@cateclism316]

I attended both my aunt and uncle's funerals, and they were Catholics. Prior to the Eucharist, the priest explained that only confirmed Catholics could partake. As a Protestant, I understood this, and stayed in my seat.

[@carolzappa1804]

BRAVO, FR. MARTINS ON YOUR EXPLANATION OF THE EUCHARIST TO THE pROTESTANT! Perfect !👏👏👏👏❤🙏🕊⛪👑✝️

[@katherine4283]

I’m Catholic and I yes believe that the Eucharist is the body of Christ and it is us consuming the divine body that Christ gave for us

[@francismarion6400]

How is a homosexual priest in communion with God though?

[@practice965]

Beautifully put, Father. Thank you.

[@valeriegregory849]

Thank you- peace and God’s blessings be with you.

[@maggieb5326]

The body, blood, soul and divinity of Our Lord is what we receive in Holy Communion. That is our faith and one who fails to believe in this precious truth and yet receives does so to his own damnation for failing to recognize the body and blood of the Lord. It is mercy towards a non-believer in the nature of this sacrament to not allow them to receive. However, anyone is welcome to come to Holy Mass where the entire life, death and resurrection of the Lord is made actually present.

[@paolaserrati5052]

Beautiful perfect explanation of the Eucharist and our relationship with Christ Eucharist ❤

[@danphariss133]

Wonderful and powerful explanation.

[@timb444]

Jesus gave himself unconditionally

[@richardsmith2289]

You are correct that the Real Presence was the nearly universal belief of the church for 1500 years. Today Orthodox, Lutherans, Anglicans, many Reformed, and other Protestants believe in the Real Presence. It is inaccurate to imply that all (or even most) Protestants have a memorialist view. Where the rest of the church differs from the Roman Catholic church is in the doctrine of transubstantiation and that doctrine is a later development than a simple belief in the Real Presence. Sadly, too often both Protestants and Catholics do not really understand each other.

[@clairestevens3194]

I think you do not understand the doctrine of transubstantiation. It was a way of explaining what was believed from the beginning - that Jesus is not just spiritually present when we receive Communion, he is not just THERE, but that the bread consecrated by the ordained priest speaking “in persona Christi” has actually BECOME and remains his body in a sacramental way. What still has the appearance, taste, texture of bread is no longer bread but the substance is the flesh and blood of the living, risen, Jesus himself, God and man. We actually adore him under the appearance of bread. The Eucharist which is not consumed is reserved in the tabernacle to be taken to the sick or dying or to be kept to be received at a later Mass. And It is adored there within the tabernacle. This is not the belief of Protestants even when they believe Jesus is spiritually present at the moment of communion. This change can only be effected by the Holy Spirit acting through the ordained priest. I am acquainted with some Protestants who truly believe that when they received communion in their church they are receiving Jesus. When I asked them what they do with the leftovers a Presbyterian deacon told me she poured the wine under the rose bushes and buried the bread in the garden giving it back to the earth. For a Catholic to do this would be unthinkable, a terrible blasphemy. I hope this helps you to understand a little better the difference between us.

[@richardsmith2289]

@@clairestevens3194 I DO understand transubstantiation - just as you describe. What I find in scripture is an account in which many Protestants (myself included) and the Orthodox find support for a belief in the Real Presence. I also find, in the same account, reasons to think that Jesus was speaking metaphorically. What I DON'T find is lightweight memorialist view or an elaborate theology and ritual explaining in minute detail what Jesus seems to have left in mystery. Perhaps you don't understand the historical doctrine of the Real Presence without reference to the later development of Transubstantiation.

[@clairestevens3194]

@@richardsmith2289 I said that the doctrine is an attempt to explain in words what was already believed, that the bread itself sacramentally becomes and REMAINS Christ’s body. I know Eastern Catholics believe this (although they don’t analyze the Mystery, I suspect Orthodox also do. I dont know of Protestants who do. The ones I know believe that Jesus is really present in some way when they receive communion but they dont believe in his continued presence under the species of bread. They, except for orthodox,don’t believe that a VALIDLY ORDAINED PRIEST is necessary to confect the sacrament. I didnt imply all Protestants have only a memorialistic view of Communion. Many have a sincere belief that Jesus is really present when they receive Communion. (I personally believe that he is spiritually present for them if they desire his presence) But it isn’t a Catholic understanding of what happens in a Catholic Mass or Divine Liturgy when the priest says the words of consecration. That’s all.

[@chimwike1]

Well done and Kudos to you Sir. The quality and content continues to improve. I wish you had a little more time to also talk about the 'gifts' of the holy spirit in addition to the fruits. Maybe you can call on a solid catholic priest to give some insight into this. Many protestant Christians in my part of the world call themselves 'Pentecostals' and give all sorts of errant preaching on speaking in tongues, prophesies and all other theatricals to impress and enthrall their congregation.

[@chanteusesanders]

@chimwike1 I second this. There is so much to learn about Catholic virtues as well as the gifts of the Holy Spirit. As I had my confession, aside from the penance, the priest told me to reflect on the gifts of the Holy Spirit and apply it to daily life so as to avoid sinning.

[@jellybelly7629]

I tell ppl you can take all this worlds riches from The Church. We will always and forever will be the richest Kingdom on earth. Jesus left us the Holy Eucharist!!!! Only in the Most Holy Catholic Church!! God bless🕊💜🕊

[@mgtowabbott6924]

IMMEDIATELY SAVED TO FAVORITES! Father Carlos "hit a home run" with this explanation!!!

[@markdaddy2089]

GOTTA LOVE FR. CARLOS MARTINS!!!

[@brotherandrew3393]

That is nonsense. Everybody is allowed to go to mass. But not everybody is allowed to receive Holy Communion. But at least in cities there is normally no way for Catholic priests to even know who is Catholic or not during mass and therefore who is allowed to receive Holy Communion. As much as a priest is normally not able to know whether Catholic who receive Holy Communion are living in grave sin. The only way for a priest to know these things is if he does know the people very well or has a divine insight in their lives.

[@reneekollars6767]

All the priest has to do is say it at the pulpit. Not that hard but what they want is to avoid the discomfort and feign ignorance at times like this.

[@BKT_04]

Looks like someone didn’t watch the video

[@Arkangilos]

Yeah man, clearly didn’t watch the video lol.

[@MarcMarcus]

Great video. Well done! 👍💯

[@ourdailyinspiration]

Thank you Marc! May God bless you!

[@vanzealotbush2244]

True. Even Catholics who committed a mortal sin or two are not allowed to partake in the Eucharist. Those who do commit another mortal sin and need to do confession in order to become worthy to partake in the Eucharist.

[@davidthomas6043]

As a Protestant, I know that I cannot take communion ,but can receive a priest's blessing by folding my arms , I also know that an excommunicated Catholic cannot receive communion; but I wonder if such a person could receive a blessing as I would if the excommunicated person folded his/her arms ? Can someone reply please.

[@joshopincar4347]

Yes, an excommunicated person can present themselves for a blessing from a priest. However, if that person is in a state of (mortal) sin, the blessing has not saving grace, no spiritual effect. The person's soul must be in a state of grace to receive any graces. The only possible channel of grace would have to come from Jesus or possibly His Mother to help this soul. Sadly, a soul outside of the state of grace is a damned soul.

[@davidthomas6043]

Many thanks for your explanation.

[@povilzem]

That's precisely what the unduly controversial document Fiducia Supplicans from the pope talks about. Anyone who comes asking for a blessing can receive a simple blessing - be he a sinner, an unbeliever or a person in a same-sex union. But such a blessing is not a life-giving sacrament, it's only a gesture of good will.

[@John_Six]

This is why you cant have communion as a protestant. Jesus is our paschal lamb. (1 Corinthians 5:7) Exodus 12 _43 And the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, “This is the statute of the Passover: no foreigner shall eat of it, 44 but every slave that is bought for money may eat of it after you have circumcised him. 45 No foreigner or hired worker may eat of it. 46 It shall be eaten in one house; you shall not take any of the flesh outside the house, and you shall not break any of its bones. 47 All the congregation of Israel shall keep it. 48 If a stranger shall sojourn with you and would keep the Passover to the LORD, let all his males be circumcised. Then he may come near and keep it; he shall be as a native of the land. But no uncircumcised person shall eat of it. 49 There shall be one law for the native and for the stranger who sojourns among you.”_ You must be in communion with the catholic church in order to receive that paschal lamb in the Eucharist. Just as a foreigner couldn't eat the passover lamb in the old covenant, a foreigner can't eat the Eucharist either in the new covenant.

[@maxxpowers5275]

Keep up the great work.

[@bdagnolo]

It’s not a “meal of communion.” It is the unbloody representation of the sacrifice of the cross.

[@adelbertleblanc1846]

I also have my Bible and I read and learn It. I also have the Holy Spirit. Altough, I need the EUCHARIST to Have life inside me (John chapter 6), Altough I need my Church to learn more and more about my Faith and get closer to JESUS CHRIST.

[@kimlersue]

That was the exact problem..."He Didn't Understand." This is Jesus really present!

[@raedwulf61]

I thank Jesus Christ that I am Christian and not Catholic.

[@clairestevens3194]

Catholics are Christians.

[@clairestevens3194]

Catholics are Christians.

[@patriciadrahos3956]

A lovely explanation! I once told a Catholic revert who asked me about this question that when we say Amen, we are saying that in conjunction with the rest of the congregation, that this is the body, blood, soul, and divinity of Jesus Christ. If someone does not believe that, they are guilty of blasphemy.

[@user-xu3oj4uj5c]

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[@hoopoe3093]

Jesus was neither a Catholic nor Protestant, but an Israelite who worshiped to One God Almighty. So stop fighting, guys❗🐸

[@Kitiwake]

We will always defend Christ's Catholic church.

[@boink800]

"And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." Matthew 16:18

[@michelelindseth8250]

Jesus said " This lS my Body" (Blood) not "This is a symbol of your commnity."

[@christopherskipp1525]

Always good to hear another Catholic affirming Roman errors.

[@amgineco]

Indeed!

[@notcrazy6288]

Not just 'Roman' errors. The Coptics are wrong, the Armenians are wrong, the Antiochs are wrong, the Assyrians are wrong, the Greeks are wrong. All of the ancient churches that have been around for 2000 years are wrong on this issue, but fear not! The Baptists/Calvanists/Jim Bob's Christian Sales Convention churches are right. Right...

[@TheBadTrad]

One of the main tenets of the prot deformation was to deny the Eucharist. They have to deny it, otherwise, their whole “theology” crumbles. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@amgineco]

It sounds like this is IDOLATRY.. yep, I grew up in the RC Church.. all RC Schools (through University -Engineering Degree) and ALL Sacraments.. NOW I have been BORN AGAIN in SPIRIT.. through FAITH IN Iesus.. the SON OF ALMIGHTY GOD.. FATHER of Iesus AND OUR FATHER AS WELL..

[@warriorofthelord4142]

It is very

[@reneekollars6767]

Thank you, father. I just heard a priest preach last Sunday about how, "It's only about Jesus" when it comes to being one in faith. So he basically threw all his congregation under the bus when he was giving examples of non-Catholics being one with the Church.....very bad teachings by some of our priests but not the priest in this video. We need more like him.

[@FisherOfMenParakletos]

Anyone baptized in the name of the Trinity is under the same baptism, did your priest mean that?

[@kathleenfederl5121]

The only question I ask and I totally believe every word you have said, why is the Pope so far off the mark now as I do not believe in him much anymore. I am sad about it but I believe in God not man!

[@marccrotty8447]

The Church has had "bad" Popes, as we do currently. Jesus Christ is Head of the Church. Stay focused on Him and you will be saved.

[@inconnu4961]

@@marccrotty8447 The Catholic church should NEVER have a 'Bad' pope if he is following the dictates of Jesus! But lawd, most of the popes have been almost demonic!

[@guyfromnj]

I had no idea you had another channel.

[@GordonGartrell27]

I heard this same teaching on another channel, except it was an Orthodox priest explaining that Catholics are not welcome to receive the Eucharist in Orthodox churches.

[@ArmenChakmakian]

Denial of Holy Communion is an act of mercy. It’s not a penalty or punishment.

[@newschannel5895]

Thank you for this beautiful video.🙏 on 8:39 min something went wrong in the cut.

[@WineSippingCowboy]

A priest posed this question to me, "If a dog 🐕 or another animal ate a consecrated Host, will that animal receive Jesus?" My answer: no 👎. Reasons : 1 an animal does not practice any religion: it, as St. Thomas Aquinas described it, has only an animated mind as opposed to a rational mind, what a human has 2 because of such a mind, an animal is amoral as opposed to a human, which can be amoral, immoral or moral. Thus, an animal can never be in a State of Sin, venial or mortal. The priest said that I was correct. ✅ And the reasons are correct ✅ Receiving Communion in a Catholic Mass is only for 1 humans 2 Catholics and 3 both in a State of Grace. Those (humans) who do not follow the descriptions will likely get posthumous punishment if they never do as described in the prerequisites.

[@francismarion6400]

How do you know the priest is in a State of Grace?

[@valentinkliukovski4139]

The title is misleading and makes Catholics look hostile. Everyone is welcome to be at the mass, but not everyone can partake in the Eucharist. The answer of fr. Carlos is great.

[@teresaosburn8840]

Wow i love this video so much! i grew up Southern Baptist and converted over to the Catholic faith, this really explains things.

[@cesarerinaldi6750]

🌞 (From Dante's Divine Comedy) The Nine Heavens, the Seven Archangels and the Two Saints of Paradise: I Raphael and Mercy, II Gabriel and Hope, III Barachiel and Love, IV Uriel and Wisdom, V Jeudiel and Faith, VI Michael and Justice, VII Sealtiel and Devotion, VIII Joseph and Peace, IX Mary and Charity. (There are many Saints and Blessed who talk about them)

[@garyadams5038]

A clarification, not all Protestants reject the belief that Christ is truly present, his body and blood, in the bread and wine. Many of us believe that it is a sacrament and not symbolic. When an Episcopal priest prays the words of consecration, Christ becomes truly present in the sacrament of is body and blood. Why? Apostolic succession guaranteed that this power would be handed on in ordination to the priesthood, when a bishop laid on hands on another bishop, who ordains. This continued to happen when the Church of England broke with Rome. It’s been handed on to some Protestants whether or not the Roman Catholic Church agreed. Unless churchmen can tell the Holy Spirit to stop doing it. The Spirit blows where She may. Even though I believe in the real presence, I choose not to “sneak” communion, because I know what the Roman church believes more than most, having spent over seven formal years studying it. As an Episcopalian, at our Eucharist, I welcome the priest’s invitation to all to receive Christ’s body and blood, because “ this is God’s table.” We believe that receiving Christ in the Eucharist is not a reward for being in a state of grace but the means.

[@slohand624]

The Catechism of the Catholic Church gives us 12 Fruits of the Holy Spirit see 1832, they are “Charity, Joy, Peace, Kindness, Goodness, Generosity, Gentleness, Faithfulness, Modesty, Self-Control and Chasity” footnote Gal 5:22-23

[@ProfNinja427]

The Didache has a different version of the Eucharist and it's also really early.

[@janewallace3490]

Thanks!

[@kennethprather9633]

I have received communion at a Roman Catholic Church so that I could be there for my Brother in law. My nephews are both Catholic and Methodist with no issues. God Bless.

[@daviddrew3372]

Simple question: How would they know? Do they ask to see your Catholic Card at the door?

[@BKT_04]

No they respect your conscience but if they receive wrongfully God will hold them accountable for that

[@katherinefullbody4635]

Well that really makes you think…

[@marytataryn5144]

There are so many Catholics who receive in a state of sin. How many go to confession even once a month? I just see the same people over and over. 2/3rds of the church I attend do not regularly go to confession....and maybe another 20 go at Christmas or Easter.

[@kurtstergar1042]

I'm 50, I went to catholic grade and high school. I haven't been to confession in 35 years or more. At my Father's funeral , 60 plus in the church. 77% or got up for communion. Only about 12 people really go to mass on a regular basis. I thought the church was going to be hit by lightning. No, I didn't get up to take the eucharist.

[@carolzappa1804]

The "Fruits of the Spirit" are perfections that the Holy Spirit forms in us as the first fruits of eternal glory. The Tradition of the Church lists Twelve of them : "Charity (love of God) Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, GENEROSITY (muted in the video), Gentleness, Faithfulness, Modesty, Self-control, Chastity." (CCC 1832) Bravo Armor of God on your expounding on the "virtues" of these "fruits of the Spirit". EXCELLENT!👏👏👏❤🙏🕊👑✝️⛪

[@gg3596]

It’s singular the “fruit” of the Spirit

[@carolzappa1804]

@@gg3596 , "Go and bear much fruit..." Is singular. There are many different kinds of "fruit", therefore "fruits of the Spirit" is not incorrect. You wouldn't say "the 7 'gift' of the Holy Spirit..." I quoted directly from the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

[@bluedog562]

It is just fruit. You are making things up.

[@carolzappa1804]

@@bluedog562 , Nope. You are mistaken. That's okay, we expect that from most protestants.

[@nozedic]

re: "Not a memorial". The counter point is Jesus's statement "Do this in remembrance of me." Even if the blood and bread were Jesus's body at the Last Supper, it still doesn't follow from the text that the remembrance ceremony also has Jesus's body.

[@clairestevens3194]

He said do THIS. Early church writings and sermons showed that the apostles understood that the bread becomes his body and the wine becomes his blood. It was and is far more than a remembrance ceremony. In the absence of an ordained priest, however, that is all it is; it is not the Mass.

[@davidbroughall3782]

I grew up in an Anglican church where the priest believed the same thing, that the eucharist was not symbolic but that actual body and blood. The difference was that when receiving communion, the congregation received it in both kinds as Christ told us to do. My question is, why in the Roman catholic eucharist, the people receive it in only one kind while only the priest consumes both?

[@clairestevens3194]

The Eucharist must be consecrated under both forms, however, we receive the risen Lord completely, his body and blood, under either form. In some places Catholics receive under both forms: Eastern rite Catholics always do. There are many reasons I have heard for this change in the Western church, some theological and some practical. So I don’t know which it was. In my diocese the Eucharist may be offered to the faithful under both forms but it is not required by each parish, an effect of the hysteria over Covid.

[@lemmdus2119]

When I am at Mass I watch those receiving communion to make sure it goes into their mouths. I have sent several that haven’t and either told them to give it to me or I tell the Priest.

[@gloriawilson3241]

I am Catholic and a 4th degree Knight and we are really concerned with this Pope.

[@JosephMarxer]

The Mass is separated in two main part 1st the liturgy of the word Aka “Cathecumenial mass” and the second part is the liturgy of the body of Christ. So in the past unbaptised person and “uncatholics” were only allowed to attend the 1st part bcs to attend the liturgy of holy body of Christ you must be “invited” so be baptised… The question now is: what about those baptised persons bcs they are but don’t share the right belief ?

[@andreasmoser2362]

That was so inspiring! Thanks. No Holy Communion without the sacrament of confession that puts us in a state of grace. Protestants don't go to confession with a Catholic priest.

[@flick1302]

Amen 🙏😊🙏

[@davebruessow6842]

Only God knows the hearts of men... “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it." Matthew 7:13-14

[@PAHighlander24]

I always wondered that if I’m receiving Christ every time I take communion, when did I lose Him during the time between them? And why?

[@BillyJoeBob-hd9fm]

You lose him when he passes into the stomach.

[@BenjaminGessel]

Most Catholics would not DIE regarding believing or not believing certain doctrines like this one…. 🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨

[@vaticanjesuitNWO]

The earth is soaked with the blood of the MILLIONS who denied that the "Eucharist" was the literal blood and body together with the soul and divinity of Christ to be sacrificed perpetually on Roman Catholic altars. Why? Because Rome killed as many of them as they could with the help of Roman Catholic kings and princes throughout the world. And at the final judgement, God will say to them, "depart from me, I never knew you". That days is fast approaching. No real Protestant would EVER seek to find "communion" with the Roman Catholic church.

[@geoffjs]

So you are effectively calling Jesus a liar! Examine your conscience & consider whether you have been indoctrinated. Investigate Eucharistic miracles, signs from God, that science can’t explain, where the blood type is AB & the heart tissue is living.

[@michaeldelvalle8104]

I'm not sure what segment of Protestantism he is referring to, but most Protestants do not believe the Eucharist is merely symbolic. In the eyes of God, we are partaking of Christ's flesh and blood and becoming one with Christ. It is a covenant meal. We just don't believe that the bread and wine transmute into actual flesh and blood.

[@BirdDogey1]

I’m non Catholic and we practice closed communion as well. We believe in the real presence of Christ spiritually and physically in , under, and within the elements.

[@Caffer9286]

Why would a truly born again Christian ask to partake in a pagan ritual ? I don't believe ANY protestant would wish to be unequally yoked. Once the true gospel is revealed its impossible that they would seek a wafer over true communion with the Lord, unless they were never born again. Just saying as an ex cradle catholic

[@marccrotty8447]

Caffer. As a Catholic you did not read the Bible or learn the One Faith. Attend the Latin Mass.

[@marccrotty8447]

Caffer. Learn Catholic doctrine. Attend the Latin Mass.

[@Caffer9286]

@@marccrotty8447 🤣🤣I know roman catholic doctrine ,thats why I no longer go to the roman catholic mass. Read your bible if you have one. It is 2000 years old and is unchanged, whereas cathoilc doctrine has changed soooo much. sometimes from pope to pope. Thats why roman catholism is apostate.

[@julianparks8485]

How many sinners came to Christ in a state of grace? Some? A few? All? What do the Gospels say about this?

[@raymondmartin318]

Absolutely.. Theologically, canonically correct. A few warnings may be required. Sadly some or even many Catholics do not believe in the Divine presence in the Eucharist and many Protestants actually do believe it, certainly in high protestant churches. People are not always confined in beliefs even dogma to what they believe or act upon. Hence the Vatican itself is aware that decree is not always the most successful teaching tool at its disposable...Then there is the problem caused by saints like Padre Pio who often gave Holy Communion to other Christians and even non Christians...stating the line I HAVE. PERMISSION...implying his benediction came from sources even higher than the church on earth. It is complicated..but generally the video is correct.

[@Jack-il3qv]

'I was a stranger and you made Me welcome.' 'Take this all of you and eat it. This is my body which is given up for you.' - Truth.

[@warriorofthelord4142]

Physically on the cross and Spiritually before and after it

[@cindynartker7929]

Christ my Lord called me out of the world even in the mist of worthy and unworthy communions