Question corner Q: I’m a Catholic working at a funeral home and assisting at many Catholic funerals. I’m not always in the church for the entirety of Mass. I’m sometimes out during the Gospel and homily or after Communion helping with the arrangements. Since it’s not fulfilling my Sunday obligation, is it still OK for […]
Jenna Marie Cooper: Kneeling for Communion is not wrong
Question corner Q: I have been hearing that the “norm” in the United States is to receive Communion standing. Does this mean that people who try to kneel for Communion are breaking canon law? (Florida) A: You are correct that receiving holy Communion while standing is the local norm for the United States, but this […]
Vatican cautions U.S. bishops on politicians and Communion
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has urged the U.S. bishops to proceed with caution in their discussions about formulating a national policy “to address the situation of Catholics in public office who support legislation allowing abortion, euthanasia or other moral evils.” Cardinal Luis […]