Hi, guys —
My spouse of 25 years is not Catholic but Lutheran. We were married by a Catholic priest with a Lutheran minister present, and all three boys were baptized and confirmed Catholic, however at Mass she presents herself for Communion.
I am against her receiving the Eucharist, but we have never had a fight or squabble about it, and I have mentioned RCIA.
- How culpable of sin am I, either by commission, by not stopping her, or omission)?
I worry about her soul but also have my own and those of my young men to consider.
- Am I acting prudently to keep our marriage peaceful, or hiding behind prudence and not doing justice to the Lord?
I have prayed to the Lord and St. Monica about this.
Any direction would be helpful.
Thank you,
Tom |
Eric replied:
Tom,
In my opinion, your conscience is properly guiding you on this question, but this is really a matter you should discuss with your priest, confessor, or spiritual director.
As lay people, our expertise is not really in pastoral guidance. A priest would be specifically trained for this.
Sorry that we can't be of more help!
Eric |
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