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What is the difference between closed communion and open communio...
Open communion is open to anyone who believe in Jesus Christ while closed communion is just for baptized members of a church. Read More »
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What is an "open" communion?
quot;Closed communion" refers to the practice of some churches or denominations to exclude from communion those who are not part of their church or denomination. "Open communion" refers to the practice of welcoming all Christians to the tab... Read More »
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Why doesn't the Catholic Church have "Open Communion"?
Actually, Father Joseph, I don't agree with you. In certain circumstances the communion is indeed shared with protestants. When my mother was dying in Cabrini Hospital (NYC), the priest came about giving communion. He asked my mother if she... Read More »
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Holy Communion begins after the Offetory, and perhaps the curtains you saw were that of the Tabernacle where the Host is kept. The Holy Eucharist or Communion is the real Presence of Jesus Christ after the Host is blessed and offered to the...
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Especially at the feast of Pascha (Easter) non-Orthodox Christians ask why they may not receive Holy Communion in Orthodox parishes. As painful as this refusal is, it is based on our understanding of the true meaning of the sacrament as rev...
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I am convinced that most pastors who practice a type of functionally open communion or who are lax in implementing a closed communion practice do so because they simply do not realize the importance of closed communion. They are unenthusias...
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Then they that gladly received his word were baptized; and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread and of prayers....
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Where positive laws which from the very nature must be observed according to the expressed will of the law giver are the subject of discussion all appeal to the emotional nature is out of place. 2. Family or social relationship has nothing ...
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No, we don't shut out. We follow the Holy Spirit who has led us to truth. And since communion is a true 'union', if those who truly believe as The Church believes (thereby being 'in union' with us) wish to receive, then they (being in union...
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