Many years ago, my church had a Vietnamese priest. He had spent many years in a Cambodian prison camp. One Corpus Christi, he gave a sermon, telling us how Red Cross workers would smuggle consecrated hosts into the camp for the Catholic prisoners. One of his friends, a Buddhist monk, told him how he envied the unity the Catholics had with the Eucharist. That was 40 years ago, but my friends and I remember this.
It's true, the Eucharist is medicine for the [spiritually] sick, but not for the [spiritually] dead. We have another sacrament for that - the sacrament of Reconciliation.
The modernist bishops say they don’t want to”weaponize” the Eucharist, so just give It to everyone. They actually ARE weaponizing It and damning their own souls. Pax Christi
Andrew Elliott // nope. Just true. Predator priest and cardinal, McCarrick was a big proponent of Communion for all. As I said, the bishops weaponized the Eucharist by giving it to their daemonic friend politicians. That’s how McCarrick bilked money out of the politicians. They paid him and he supported their heresy Cmon man.
@@Crusader33ad That is the very height of anecdotal argument. I haven't followed the McCarrick story too closely - we have our own problems with his sort over here - but to extrapolate a generalisation from one example is poor and lazy philosophy.
Fr Mike Schmitz put it well, “Communion is medicine for the sick, but it is not medicine for the dead. Confession is medicine for the dead.” The wages of sin are death, so we must first be reconciled to God before entering into this covenant, otherwise we are guilty of nothing less than the murder of Christ. It is for this reason that such a restriction is an act of charity.
How many of the clergy and the hierarchy have been free of pretty horrible sins. The church scandals can attest to this. Clean your own house before accusing others.
@@frogleg10 You sound like a Donatist heretic. Moreover, CS Lewis and GK Chesterton would immediately recognize that your non-argument as irrelevant to the issue at hand. Church reform is necessary but Biden's repentance for sin and error is also necessary.
"The publicly unworthy are to be kept from the reception of the Divine Eucharist." Canon 915 Promotion and championing abortion certainly deems one publicly unworthy, especially if that person is the President of the United States.
@@bigfoot4034 Almost, but there is more to know. Those that receive Communion when out of a state of grace commit not only ANOTHER mortal sin, but an even MORE grievous sin. I appreciate that Fr took the stand about this, and that being in the state of grace encompasses the full range of teachings that we must follow. This is why we must learn the actual dogma of the faith and all that it expects of us.
Matt.7:1-3 Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?
@@transtheistdebates3549 Satan also quoted scripture to temp Jesus into sin. Doesn't Revelation 3:16 warn against being lukewarm? Also, it is not a judgement when someone is open about a mortal sin! I find it hard to believe that this is even up to debate.
I appreciate your take on this issue. Communion is truly significant in the lives of Catholics. God bless and may this channel prosper to unlimited heights. 🙏
As someone who is currently homebound and receives the Eucharist at home (in addition to watching mass online) this was so important to hear and really listen to. Even if my experience of communion and community is from afar to some extent right now. And loved that Fr Casey brought us back to our own conscience, our own path of conversion.
I would find his case more convincing if he used the same argument to argue that, say, Bill Barr should also be denied Communion because of his support of capital punishment, which is specifically condemned in the Catholic Catechism. I have yet to hear a single high-profile American cleric argue that Bill Barr should not receive Communion. Which renders the focus on Biden as utter hypocrisy and politically-motivated. The tacit approval of far right politics from large sections of the Catholic Church in the USA is utterly crazy. I would have very bitter taste in my mouth as a Catholic in America.
@Christina Steiger My grandfather recently broke his hip and had to have surgery on it. The two of us were just saying how great it would be if he could get communion at home! Would you mind explaining to me how you went about getting it organized? Did you just call the rectory at your parish? Thanks in advance. 😊 As a young woman who has been home bound on multiple occasions throughout her life, I pray that your health improves soon! I know how isolation and lack of change of scenery can be so hard on your mental health. I pray you are amongst your community again very soon! God bless you.
@@andrewelliott1939 Abortion is not on the same level with capital punishment and will never be. Abortion is killing of the innocent, while capital punishment is killing of the guilty. The Bible supports capital punishment. The Catholic Church had supported capital punishment until last century, when it started to reconsider it. Pope Francis went as far as saying, it is inadmissible. There will always be capital punishment, read the Bible, it is there many times. Eg. In Acts 5, ANNANIAS and Saphira died by capital punishment imposed on them by Peter and the apostles for lying
The reason it may seem that way I think is that this is one of the not so many issues where catholic teaching is really at odds with what many non-religous people think (sexual ethics being the other big one). I mean everyone pretty much agrees that murder, stealing, lying, etc. are bad things so there is not much to argue about there. But abortion - now considered a fundamental women's right and and an issue of "reproductive health" by many - and for us, it's just plain murder. Quite a contrast. So while I certaintly think it's not great that the world has come to see us as if we only cared about things like abortion, homosexuality, etc. I believe I understand why this is and I think it's the world's fault, not ours :)
My Grandma was denied communion a couple weekends ago, we were at a TLM mass, and because she can’t walk good she had to stay at the pew, so Grandpa tried to get a host to bring to her, and the priest denied my Grandma communion, I get the fact that with it being a TLM grandpa not being able to bring her communion as only the poorest can touch the host with hands, but the priest should have walked over to the pew and given her communion rather than denying her communion.
The church teaches that you cannot receive the Eucharist in a state of Mortal sin. The church also teaches that abortion is a mortal sin. You need to go to confession and repent before being in the state of grace to receive communion. You can’t campaign on and endorse abortion on demand continuously, and genuinely repent that. If he no longer actively enabled/supported this grave sin, he could repent and be in a state of grace. But he obviously has no problem supporting abortion since he continues to do it.
How is the political party you belong to handling universal health care? How about social security, welfare, disability? Where do they stand on food stamps? What about the children on your state’s waiting child list? What is your party’s stance on homeless people? Adddicts? Incarcerated people? The death penalty? What about your party’s stance on voting rights and anti-racism?There’s so much in today’s society that we can pay attention to ourselves by pressuring our state and federal representatives to help take care of the massive issues facing people already facing difficulties in life. It’s disingenuous to ignore every other societal problem and only care about one that isn’t costing you any money or time.
@@AmyHoward13 I’m not registered with a political party and I didn’t even vote in yesterday’s elections. This isn’t a political issue. For Catholics, it’s about the Church’s teachings.
@@AmyHoward13 pro life democrats exist, for example the governor of Louisiana. Biden chooses not to be one, so we should pray for him. This isn’t a political issue, it’s a matter of Church teaching.
@@duedilligence5463 I would ignore this person. They seem to be less a Catholic and more a Democrat. Such unfortunates do exist, as do their opposites.
@@duedilligence5463 that’s too bad because we are all involved in this country and how it is run, and voting is an important civic responsibility. So where do you stand on these issues?
I think that the focus on politicians and their worthiness to receive the Eucharist, we are ignoring a larger issue; there are likely many Catholics who receive communion unworthily-whether it is a person who is contracepting, a person who skips mass and doesn’t go to confession, people who are living together in a sexually active relationship outside the bonds of marriage, and the list goes on and on. This is not just about Joe Biden, and you are right-we need to examine ourselves as well.
I think the issue is public sin. If it's broadcasted and known communion should be denied. Priests may not know all about sins of other parish members. With politicians it's broadcasted loud and there's not way any priest wouldn't know. But I agree we of catholics should educate other catholics not to recieve communion if they know they are in a state of sin
But how many of those very same people, who are in a state of sin and receive communion, then go and oppose Joe Biden receiving communion. How about the priest himself? He is human and is capable of sinning as well. As president, Joe Biden is supporting abortion. However, that is between him and God. It is not for us to judge.
It's not the action itself that makes a person unworthy. It's the way this action is done. One cannot receive communion if one carries guild for grave sin. The gravity is not defined solely by whether it touches a grave matter or it touches not a grave matter. Sin's gravity is also defined by persons freedom and consciousness in doing this sin. We can check if the matter is grave, such as we know that abortion is of grave matter, but we cannot check the other two requirements for they are presented exclusively to God and the sinner. So not every person who contracepting and doing any other sin is unworthy, but can be. That is the reason one should not judge another. We can say that the action is evil for can know it, but we cannot say the person has sinned or sinned gravely for we cannot know it.
Agreed sister, we need to make sure we dont have a beam in our eye when someone has a splinter. I think the stance on joe biden from the church on communion is a good way of showing us how sacred and beautiful the Eucharist is. That we all need to make sure we are worthy to partake. I pray that we will all examine our concious and see the reality of the Eucharist and not take it lightly.
Dude, good job. Thanks for the great take on this. I'm a Protestant, so we have some differences on the meaning of communion, but I love the idea of "covenant vs. commodity", and I think your take is VERY elegant and eloquent. Blessings!
Seeing how furious Biden was when Roe v Wade was overturned only shows that he was really determined to continue killing the unborn by the millions. He was not spiritually sick needing a Communion. He is already spiritually dead needing the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Thank you for this. I really leave with something more important of who is right or wrong. I leave with the trascendental meaning that the Eucharist have in my life. ❤
Saint Paul the apostle told the Corinthians in Chapter 11: 27Therefore whosoever shall eat this bread, or drink the chalice of the Lord unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and of the blood of the Lord. 28But let a man prove himself: and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of the chalice. 29For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh judgment to himself, not discerning the body of the Lord.
If St. Paul told the Corinthian church to cast out from the Corinthian church the mother and son flagrantly and openly commiting mortal sin, in light of him saying also in 1 Cor. 11 to not partake of the host unworthily, there's no way he would advocate for that mother and son to receive the Eucharistic host.
Like I’ve always said. I have no qualms with those who are pushing for Biden to be denied communion. But what annoys me is the fact that many seem to be doing so out of spite, rather than out of love. Denying someone communion while in a state of mortal sin is supposed to protect the person, not to cut him off from the grace of God. Thanks for the reminder that the Eucharist is a covenant, Friar Casey.
He is funding abortion in the United States and abroad in countries where it is illegal. I understand why people are angry. You don't need to eat the eucharist to take part in the sacrifice of the mass, many people for much less don't. The bigger problem is that he will not stop to deliberate fund abortion, he is in a state of continuous mortal sin. This is so sad, I pray for the Church.
@@cachorrovinagre2979 which is why I said, even though righteous anger is a valid emotion, are they advocating for it out of spite or out of love? Because for a lot, it’s become about politics. There are even Catholics who slam one another if they don’t support the Republican Party, which let’s be honest, does not represent what mother church stands for either. They’ve also stood for horrendous things, and yet they didn’t receive half the slamming as compared to Biden because of abortion. In a way, we have either made abortion our God, or it is being used as a political weapon as well.
@@cachorrovinagre2979 oh and in case I’m misunderstood. I feel that to be angry isn’t wrong. What’s wrong is if one lets anger get the better and acts upon the anger rather than remembering to love, even if the love has to be tough love.
@@nicksteven1112 I understand what you are saying, my focus is the Church, not politics. I belive we shoud all protect it, many want to destroy our Church. The Vatican is not comunicating well. Many grinding against abortion want more support. I pray for them, for the Pope, Biden, for less abortions. That is what I can do: pray. If you are catholic you are my brother in faith.
@@tombombadil8709 I wish there was a function to screenshot some comments made by those advocating the ban. To list some examples from the recent post about Francis supposedly saying that Biden should continue to receive communion: “Biden is not Catholic. He’s going to suffer in hell.” “What a joke. The Bishops are more Catholic then the Pope. What a disgrace” “The Catholic religion is willing to forgive him , I am not !!” “Great Joe! Also keep encouraging and financing abortions. The church doesn’t care you dickhead.” “Because this pope has gravely lowered the standards. Disgraceful.” Tell me these comments and many many more aren’t made out of spite? Where is there any concern for Biden’s soul in comments such as these?
@@musilily926 same. I'd be catholic if it weren't for ridiculous poly ticks like this. (However the Anglican church is too liberal the other way what's the best in-between denomination? :D)
@@davidsprouse151 I used to feel similarly to you. I was relying on my own theology and opinions to bring me to the true church, I felt overwhelmed by the thousands of denominations and I felt that finding the right sect was impossible, the quote "There's one way to heaven and one million ways to hell" kept ringing in my mind over and over again and it brought stress and panic. The problem with your question is that you want a church that you agree with and one that suits you. I feel like that's really dangerous can end up leading you into to trusting your own self righteousness. Instead of joining a church that shares your philosophical interests, you should pray and ask God to guide you to His one true holy church, even if that church is the Catholic church. There is no true in-between, no real church takes a neutral or moderate stance on teachings. Your problem isn't finding a true church, it's submitting to the true church. *When we receive Baptism, we receive the Holy Spirit and the gates of Heaven are opened for us, Protestantism teaches it's just a symbol of membership (as far as I know). The Eucharist is the true body of Christ and fulfills us, Protestantism teaches it's just a symbolic piece of bread (as far as I know).* If you keep these two Catholic teachings close to your heart, I urge you to trust God and eternally submit to the church. Don't let controversy cause you to reject the entire faith.
Denying Biden communion is ACTUALLYAN ACT OFLOVE. The oldest written version of those words comes from St. Paul in 1 Corinthians 11. Paul immediately follows them with an admonition: “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.” Paul even suggests to the Corinthians that this “is why many of you are weak and ill, and some have died.” It is not loving to give Communion to a person in a state of grave sin, for it may harm him more than it helps him. Like a patient who needs surgery but must first be made strong enough that the surgery does not kill him, the person in mortal sin must go to Confession before approaching the altar.
I would his his case more convincing if he used the same argument to argue that, say, Bill Barr should also be denied Communion because of his support of capital punishment, which is specifically condemned in the Catholic Catechism. I have yet to hear a single high-profile American cleric argue that Bill Barr should not receive Communion. Which renders the focus on Biden as utter hypocrisy and politically-motivated. The tacit approval of far right politics from large sections of the Catholic Church in the USA is utterly crazy. I would have very bitter taste in my mouth as a Catholic in America.
@@bbseal6174 Indeed it isn't. But the GOP has made it into a political issue, having made made the tactical decision to attract the evangelical vote (look up Southern Strategy). And the tragic thing is that so many of the Catholic hierarchy have been taken in by this one, single (though very important) issue whilst conveniently overlooking all the many very disturbing, dangerous and utterly immoral aspects of the modern GOP.
I would his your case more convincing if he used the same argument to argue that, say, Bill Barr should also be denied Communion because of his support of capital punishment, which is specifically condemned in the Catholic Catechism. I have yet to hear a single high-profile American cleric argue that Bill Barr should not receive Communion. Which renders the focus on Biden as utter hypocrisy and politically-motivated. The tacit approval of far right politics from large sections of the Catholic Church in the USA is utterly crazy. I would have very bitter taste in my mouth as a Catholic in America.
@@andrewelliott1939 capital punsihment is permissible that is Catholic Doctrine....although it is a last resort amd previous Popes cautioned it...there is a place for capitol punishment for the greater good of society...look at the thieves on the cross with Jesus...that was capitol punishment....the Catechism means teaching.....it is lower than magesterium...the Catechism does contain infallible doctrines but it also contains teachings that are not infallible...
Dear Father Casey, I believe in the Covenant between God and I in regards to receiving Christ at Communion. I agree with you that asking the question here is appropriate, but nobody else knows what is in my heart (or Joe Biden's heart) related to our Covenant with God. The American Bishops made a conscious decision to politicize the Eucharist which I find to be offensive. I am a sinner -all of the time -and am not worthy of benefiting from God's covenant with me, but I receive Him when I participate in the mass. A covenant does not go away when we sin, but calls us back to seek forgiveness and to do better. I am disappointed in President Biden's stance on abortion, but do not question his faith or his suitability to receive Christ in Holy Communion. I also believe that this topic tends to make 'True Believers' out of us. We become so intrenched in our opinion that we disregard all points made by others who disagree with our stance. I see this so often in our country now, whether politically left or politically right; Whether pro Black-Lives-Matter or pro Police. Nobody can hear anything when all we do is yell. We need to stop yelling so much.
Acta non verba. Actions not words. It should be a reminder to all of us when we examine our conscience. Biden may say he's a good Catholic but his stance on abortion is irreconcilable to that. Joe Biden's suitability to receive the communion should have been a no brainer when the Catechism (2272) attaches excommunication as penalty to those who cooperate in it. It would not have been politicized this way if he and others were denied communion or excommunicated long ago by their pastors for supporting abortion. But if we try to obscure the issue with nuances and uncertainties, it drags long enough to come to this when enough scandal has already been done. The clear line in the sand should have been drawn long ago. A soft rebuke will not change Biden and others. Its likely they know that they defy Church teaching but continue to sacrilegiously receive our Lord anyway. That, even as a fellow sinner, I cannot stand. But a hard discipline like a clear denial of Communion and excommunication might just shake them to reconsider. How long will the bishops have to wait to make a clear action on this when our Lord has repeatedly been taken sacrilegiously by public dissenters to the faith? I personally don’t belong to any party but please, BLM is anti-Christian and anti-family because they’re Marxists. Christians should be outright opposed to their agenda. Christians who are pro-BLM are like Jews who are pro-Nazi party.
I agree , those who yell the loudest, Why???? We are all sinners and yet we are so quick to judge others, remember one finger points out the other three point at ourselves. .Nobody knows what's in our hearts except God and ourselves. So please be charitable and look into your hearts before assuming others are sinful, in your opinion.
Yes I agree. Religion shouldn't be politicized and shouldn't be mixed with Science and human cultural. Since supreme authority of Religion IS God. Human beings are limited and bound to mistake.
@@alextopno332I disagree. The religions of different cultures helped shaped the beliefs and morals of the peoples of the Earth. The Gospel is supposed to enlighten those cultures who once thrived in darkness without Christ. Politics should be informed by morals brought forth my Christianity. A politician who claims to be Christian who keeps his faith private in one way but disregards that while in legislation is not in good standing because there is a dichotomy of separating his faith from his public morals. Science also needs the morality inspired by religion. The fact that God ultimately created the universe is absolute. Science is only a servant and observer of the laws in place in the universe that God had assigned to it. Without the morals of religion in science, you have the creation of bio-chemical and nuclear weapons, gender re-alignment, the testing of aborted fetal cells to create vaccines and eugenics. Scientism is a heresy that presupposes everything could be explained by the scientific method. The social kingship of Christ covers all aspects of the society like its education, politics, laws and morals. Jesus Christ, God the Son, has a claim on every single unit of existence the moment He redeemed creation at the cross.
Joe Biden is a public sinner. He will place very pro abortion Supreme Court justices in the court. That's how abortion became legal and that's how it will end. How is Joe Biden worthy to receive Our Lord. He ignores church teaching and aligns himself with evil I a public manner
Really? When from New England I hear Joe Biden in DC yet again extolling the virtues of Planned Parenthood, I'm quite comfortable making a judgement about his fitness to receive Holy Communion. ...sorry, but a glib tagline doesn't obfuscate Father's cowardice.
Agree that no one should judge another although we will recognize our brothers and sisters by their fruits. What any politician does is between they and God and only they will be held accountable. And this hold true for everyone else reading these comments politician or not.
You don’t understand what judgement even means. Feeling some type of way about another person’s evil and repugnant actions isn’t exactly judgement. Abortion is unacceptable, end of discussion. Will they go to hell? Idk, maybe, but that’s really up to the sinner whether they want to repent or not. If you support abortion then you have poor character without a doubt, but it’s not like you can’t change that.
I would find his case more convincing if he used the same argument to argue that, say, Bill Barr should also be denied Communion because of his support of capital punishment, which is specifically condemned in the Catholic Catechism. I have yet to hear a single high-profile American cleric argue that Bill Barr should not receive Communion. Which renders the focus on Biden as utter hypocrisy and politically-motivated. The tacit approval of far right politics from large sections of the Catholic Church in the USA is utterly crazy. I would have very bitter taste in my mouth as a Catholic in America.
@@andrewelliott1939 thank you for your insight about this matter, you raise several important and necessary concerns. I think it highly inappropriate for any priest or religious to foster a public discussion of anyone's eligibility to receive communion, those are conversations which should be held between the individual and his/her confessor or spiritual advisor. Your points about not mentioning Bill Barr are well taken, thank you !
Your words are beautiful and made me examine my own commitment to Jesus and to the church. I have to remind myself all the time that I am called to love. I will pray for President Biden.
@@magisterhpp Joseph Biden isn't a devil or a demon, he is a human being created in the image of God. God desires that all men and women be saved and come to a knowledge of the truth, and therefore we should desire it also and pray for it.
When Jesus told the woman to "Go and sin no more", He wasn't lording it over her, but rather He was allowing her (and us) to know the path of inclusion into the Kingdom of God. *By upholding His way shown there with people like Biden and others, we aren't showing ourselves better, but rather *also showing the path to heaven as partaking of the Eucharistic host unworthily will d@mn the soul (1 Cor. 11:27),* thus repentance and confession (per John 20:23 and 1 John 1:8-10 of Sacred Scripture) are essential. St. Paul also told the Corinthian church to cast out a Corinthian mother and son for open, flagrant mortal sin. St. Paul warned humanity of the consequences of sin (in 1 Cor. 6:9-10, Gal. 5:19-21, etc) which Jesus Christ gave His life to free us from. Jesus said to *"Judge righteous judgment",* and there's nothing more righteous than He or His words, and so when *we open the Bible and reveal what it says,* we aren't judging, but rather it is God who judges, yet so many want to attack the messengers of this and put barriers up between the messengers and humanity (Rom. 10:14) who point all of the aforementioned out. 1 Timothy 5:20: *As for those who persist in sin, rebuke them in the presence of all, so that the rest may stand in fear.* Ephesians 5:11: *Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them.* People have to be careful not to isolate themselves from the Eucharistic host. By following Jesus' commandments, Sacred Scripture and Tradition, the full deposit of faith, etc, then we can receive the host along with finding a place in God's family, for Jesus said "If you love me, you'll keep my commandments." (John 14:15).
@@gandalfthegreatestwizard7275 Yes, yes, there are no tares amongst the wheat and we all just go to heaven. We all like to see and meet the beautiful soul of Joe Biden there. Perhaps you should receive the Holy Spirit first, so that you can clearly see the difference between tares and wheat.
@@magisterhpp I can see the difference. I'm just praying that all of the tares will be converted into wheat, as the Church asks us to do. I'm under no illusions that it is certain that everyone will go to heaven. It seems to me very likely that there will be some who are eternally damned.
I was raised as a Mexican Catholic in a very devout family and went to Catholic schools all the way through college but I have left the flock. However, if I had had priests like you, I may not have. Many priests have chosen to become judges and that only makes me angry and I'll dive in for the fight. They are priests, not God nor the Son of God. I believe that those who judge others only make themselves less worthy; priests, bishops, and cardinals included. So thank you for your simple clarity. The "message" is a simple one. It's hard to live up to but it's simple. There are no options, no clarifiers, no exceptions. The message is simple. Thank you.
Jesus said that the Pharisees were hippocrits but firmly commanded his apostles to still follow their teachings for they still carried the counsel handed down by Moses from God. Jesus and the church go hand in hand, for he is the Word incarnate and the church proclaims the word, even if it can be used disproportionately against others in judgement, it is still the word that we draw life from.
What you are saying is heresy, protestantism or your own private religion, it is not The Catholic Church we get from Jesus and the Saints. I don't know your personal live or what made you dislike the this clerics, but in the sacrament of confession the PRIEST in the name of christ forgives the sin as this altority was given to them by Christ himself. The only sins he can't forgive are the sins that are not repented. You should have more respect for the men in the Church, they are not there by chance, they studied a lot, they live under hard vows and they want the salvation of souls.
Watching this video was so timely for me in clarifying my doubts about denying someone Holy Communion. The challenge remains that we cannot separate our Christian life from Political life since it is the same person. Thus the moral life of a politician, a public figure, always tend to impact the lives of other Christians with whom they share this belief, mission and "Communion community." Thanks Fr Casey and God bless you.
It really should be separated in a secular country where church and government are separated. Especially if said country does not have only one accepted religion.
As an european catholic, i'm expecting the same standards for politicians that are pro-war, pro-death penalty, anti-enviroment and embracing hate. Polarization is an ugly beast.
Me too. I think, some part of the discussion is valid, but the moment it started was when the Republicans lost the vote and they wanted to hurt Biden in their anger, and that fact basically undermines the whole discussion.
@@mariamann8292 I think that it starts when politicians asked about abortion say they are good catholics making it sound like you can define Church doctrine on your own...
FYI just because someone is against climate change propaganda doesn't mean they are "anti-environment". Not saying that's what you said but I just thought I would put that out there.
@@november132 climate change is NOT propaganda, it is a reality. Our brothers and sisters in the Pacific Island nations experience this reality every day. Maybe you should listen to them rather than people with an agenda that is based purely on the pursuit of money. We are stewards of the planet, not owners of it, we hold it in trust for generations that come after us. The Church stands for many things - care for the less fortunate, justice, living in peace and harmony with others. If anyone is to be denied Communion for going against the teachings of the Church - all of the politicians who don't support caring for the sick, the elderly the less fortunate should be similarly denied. Anything less means it's political.
I would find his case more convincing if he used the same argument to argue that, say, Bill Barr should also be denied Communion because of his support of capital punishment, which is specifically condemned in the Catholic Catechism. I have yet to hear a single high-profile American cleric argue that Bill Barr should not receive Communion. Which renders the focus on Biden as utter hypocrisy and politically-motivated. The tacit approval of far right politics from large sections of the Catholic Church in the USA is utterly crazy. I would have very bitter taste in my mouth as a Catholic in America.
@@andrewelliott1939 how can support of capitol punishment be grounds for denying communion when our own Saints have been in favor of it? Blessed Pope Pius 9th sentenced thousands of criminals to death in the Papal States in the late 19th century. It’s much different supporting the killing of innocent babies then our worst criminals
@@jesusl5786 And popes and bishops sanctioned the burning of Protestants at the stake. But no longer. Popes, bishops and even saints have made mistakes and said and done wrong things. Read the Catechism - the 1st edition stated that it was conceivable that there could be extreme situations where capital punishment could be legitimately sanctioned; but only, say, if a group of people were marooned on a desert island with no facilites to safely secure a crazed madman who was going around killing person after person. But subsequent editions don't even permit this loophole since, in reality, that situation doesn't exist. So, the Church teaches - now, today, in the 21st Century - that capital punishment is an evil act.
We cannot judge from afar. True. But someone who publicly supports the killing of babies has already pronounced judgement upon himself. 1 Corinthians 11:29 ► For those who eat and drink without discerning the body of Christ eat and drink judgment on themselves.
"Therefore whosoever shall eat this bread, or drink the chalice of the Lord unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and of the blood of the Lord." [1 Corinthians 11:27]
No it is another of his sophistries. Sacraments are not communal, and no one owes a presumption of innocence to anyone active as an architect in crimes against humanity.
The good thing about this channel is that you never get to see what you were expecting. I came for an explanation of the process of denying someone the Communion and what criters are used to determine if it will be done or not. While I got what I wanted, I also got a beautiful reflection about how to become a better catholic. I'm so happy because I found this channel, it is always a pleasure to learn more from a good servant of the Lord, wether religious or laic 😁
I would find his case more convincing if he used the same argument to argue that, say, Bill Barr should also be denied Communion because of his support of capital punishment, which is specifically condemned in the Catholic Catechism. I have yet to hear a single high-profile American cleric argue that Bill Barr should not receive Communion. Which renders the focus on Biden as utter hypocrisy and politically-motivated. The tacit approval of far right politics from large sections of the Catholic Church in the USA is utterly crazy. I would have very bitter taste in my mouth as a Catholic in America.
That was on homosexual unions...if two persons with a homosexual attractions 'loved' each other whether it was a good...his response was 'Who am I to judge'
This is quite honestly the best take I've heard on this issue. Although I consider myself knowledgeable on the Eucharist, this video still gave me a better understanding and perspective on it. Thank you so much for such a truthful and comprehensive explanation!
Biden should not be aloud communion and frankly he should be excommunicated along with Pelosi. Anyone who openly advocates for abortion is not Catholic plain and simple. Pope Francis is too soft on these folks. We need more clergy like Fr Altman. People who will actually show a backbone and take a stand. What a disgrace.
@@jacobmarcuspetersen3600 I did watch the whole thing. Nothing against the priest that did the video. He did a fine job. I am disappointed in the Catholic Church for not taking a stronger stance on the issue. You can’t be Catholic and prochoice. We have a “Catholic” president that openly promotes abortion and receives communion and your ok with that? Look at all the confusion he is creating.
It seems pretty cut and dry. Those in a state of Mortal Sin ought not to receive the Eucharist. (CCC 1415) That's why we have to go to Confession first. Profaning the Eucharist is Sacrilege and a Grave Sin (CCC 2120.) Often times, one's Mortal Sin is a private affair and so Priests, not being mind readers, freely give the Eucharist at Mass not knowing the State of the individuals receiving. However, a Priest can and should deny communion to one that he KNOWS is in a state of Mortal Sin (Code of Canon Law 915) until and unless that individual repents and does Penance. To do otherwise is to fail to hinder Sin when the Priest has an opportunity and obligation to do so (he does.) The Priest thereby cooperates and is complicit in the Sin of another (CCC 1868.) Moreover, one should not even ask for Communion if they are aware of Grave Sin (Code of Canon Law 916.) If Joe Biden observed this, then this wouldn't even be an issue. If one's Mortal Sin is of a public nature and is common knowledge, then public repentance and Penance is strongly recommended, though no longer required. The Church has long taught that public repentance of public Sin was required (1917 Code of Canon Law 855,) but this was changed in 1983 with the new Code of Canon Law and it's much less harsh wording (1983 Code of Canon Law 915.) Joe Biden has openly promoted and supported abortion, which Holy Mother Church teaches is a grave sin, the punishment of which is actually excommunication "by the very commission of the offense" (CCC 2171 - 2172.) His Mortal Sin is therefore public, known to all and no Priest can claim not to know about this, unless he lives under a rock. Unless Joe Biden repents, preferably publically, and renounces abortion and begins working against it with the power of his office, then all Priests have a DUTY to deny him the Eucharist, not so much for the sake of his immortal soul, although important, but rather he must be denied so as not to cheapen the Body and Blood of Our Lord and scandalize others. The Eucharist is not a cracker and should not be treated as such. This isn't about "being judgmental," which is not a negative thing to do, it's about the respect and reverence we render to Our Lord as a matter of Justice. God is owed respect. Forget about what Joe Biden wants or thinks he deserves, the fact is, Christ Himself deserves better treatment and ought not be abused in this way. What's so unclear about this? Why have you spent 11 minutes basically saying, "Who are we to judge this man?" The Church has long taught that those in Mortal Sin are to be denied Communion. St. Thomas Aquinas dealt with this issue in the Summa, Question 80, Article 6, "Holy Communion ought not to be given to open sinners when they ask for it." (Summa Theologica, III, Qu 80, art 6) The Pope has no authority to simply overturn 2000 years of Church teaching. He can have his own opinions of course, but unless he is going to declare with Papal Infallibility that those in Mortal Sin can Receive, then Church teaching on this matter still stands and therefore Joe Biden and any other Catholic public figure are to be denied until they repent, again, preferably publically. This isn't that complicated.
Abortion is obviously a grave sin but that should fall on the individual who has one unless Biden had paid for one personally instead of simply upholding the constitution it shouldn’t be a mortal sin.
You're right. It isn't complicated, though you've written quite a lot to say as much. You claim that President Biden is in a state of mortal sin, but you cannot know that to be the case. You should watch Fr. Casey's video talking about how one cannot enumerate mortal sins. Mortal sins require all the necessary conditions to be true, and grave matter is only one of them. One's interior realities of knowledge and consent are very private, even for public officials
@@Andy-hg8dv I'm not a Trump supporter. So quick to point out fallacies. You need to do some introspection and deal with your own sin before calling out othersa
Is the catholic church part0 of the Body of Christ?Ifso God made covenants ONLY with lsrael.There have been no covenants after Paul preached the grace gospel
Only communion that can be denied is this fake traditional garbage the world practices. Real communion cannot be denied, That is a spiritual conversation about the Truth. This is eating of the bread and drinking of the cup.
You are a good man Fr Casey, but a review of canon 590 might have gone a long way to answer this question. Too many in the church of nice like to ignore canon law and scripture, to get goernment money or accolades in public view. Jesus did ask, will there be any faithful when he returns.
It has to have been close to 15 years ago now, when a family member who had been suffering through a tragic time in life came to a wedding and felt compelled to take the Eucharist. He was clearly moved and while most of us were glad to see him reach out, a few were angry. Afterward the service I can remember the priest chastising family members. That was the last time myself and all of my siblings except one, ever walked into a church again. When I saw the Eucharist used as a way of chastising someone who was trying to come out of the depths of disappear, and people in the church decided how they would use it to hurt or separate people these 'men' decided didn't deserve it, it forever changed my view of the sacrament and the church. That was a long time ago now, but I can honestly say that denying the President the Eucharist would be 'man' using the church to further his goals, not Christ's, and it would be more damaging to the church than I think you realize.
Thank you from Indonesia! This video really helps me to reflect more about Eucharist that I partake. It reminds me that Eucharist is a covenant which implicate I need to prepare myself better before I say "Amen" and what I need to do / be after being part of Jesus' mystical Body. Pray for me father for I am a sinner.
This is one time when this young man has really overstepped his bounds because any discussion on this topic in a public forum is COMPLETELY inappropriate !
@@davidkamen why? It’s a public discussion and it’s based on many of the laity calling for Biden to be denied communion. How else is Fr. Casey supposed to educate on this subject? And as a priest his opinion is doubly important to give
@@GannerRhysode it is not a public discussion when the discussion involves someone's personal values. This is a matter for the individual, hIs/her confessor or spiritual advisor. How would you like it if someone you never met and therefore you don't know starts a You Tube conversation about a very personal situation. Pope Francis reportedly told Biden to keep taking communion. That should be the end of the story but instead we see a very young inexperienced Franciscan priest starting a public discussion on something which Pope Francis has reportedly settled. Casey has crossed a really big line on this one, so he needs to take down the video. If Casey wishes to discuss the situation without naming names that's fine but he CANNOT personalize the discussion. By the by, the laity does NOT get to vote on this subject - the decision was made in Rome - end of story.
@@davidkamen Thank you. Most of this video was worth hearing, but a few of Fr. Casey's comments were inappropriate considering the Pope has already decided the matter.
@@davidkamen I disagree. Biden as a public official has made his opinions public. I don’t decide the moral direction of the country. I don’t influence 350 million people with my theological beliefs. Biden does. And Fr. Casey didn’t start this discussion. He weighed in and his opinions are sound. This discussion has been around since Obama was president.
The beauty of this video is that it brings us to a deeper appreciation of the greatest gift of God to His Church. The Holy Eucharist is so much more than what I have gotten to know and understand. Thank you Fr Casey
Those like Biden judge themselves actually (Mt. 12:37) 1.) Biden on 9/2/2021 said (per Twitter): he is “looking at what steps we can take to ensure that Texans have access to safe and legal abortions.” And he said “we” thus including himself in this endeavor. 2.) Biden on 9/3/2021: “I continue to be a strong supporter of Roe v Wade.” 3.) Biden: “I respect those who believe life begins at the moment of conception and all. I respect that, don’t agree but I respect that.” In Gal. 5:19-21 St. Paul lists other mortal sins that 1 Cor. 6:9-10 doesn't have but there is some overlap and thus all sins from 1 Cor 6:9-10 and Gal. 5 are mortal sins and one would partake unworthily of the Eucharist (1 Cor.11:27) in a state of mortal sin. Gal. 5:19-21: [19] Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are fornication, uncleanness, immodesty, luxury, [20] Idolatry, witchcrafts, enmities, contentions, emulations, wraths, quarrels, dissensions, sects, [21] Envies, *murders,* drunkenness, revellings, and such like. Of the which I foretell you, as I have foretold to you, that they who do such things *shall not obtain the kingdom of God.* Murder is a mortal sin and abortion is murder.
@@jondeibe2294 Yes, the laws of men just suit them, it is always stained and in the end will fail. There is always a trascendent law, above all other laws....the laws of God, the Truth will always be the Truth it cannot be compromised, never. "Before you were born I alteady knew you" Let us just continue to pray for each other.
@@Michellesvintagelibrary - I read his comment as a plea to pray for one another, especially those in error. I admit, I'm no fan of the current administration (or the last one). But I think a healthier reaction, both mentally and spiritually is to focus on consciously willing the good of the other through prayer instead of beating our chests where we can be tempted by pride to deceive ourselves into thinking we are the pinnacle of virtue. Not saying that's what you do. I'm definitely guilty of it. The president has only so many people in his life capable of offering fraternal correction. We can continue to protest the sin, but hopefully find it in our hearts to pray for and love the sinner. Because by our own stick, we too will be measured. God bless you.
As someone who is currently and temporarily living with someone else without the Holy Sacrament of Matrimony I have not received the Holy Eucharist during the last months. Even a couple days ago, during All Saints Mass, the priest gave general absolution to everyone inside the Temple and I had an inner conflict on whether that had given me the grace to participate one more time in spite of my status. I still abstained in respect and reverence to the Lord present in the Sacrament. If I uphold the Sacred Doctrine and Holy Tradition, am openly opposed to abortion and euthanasia, keep my research on faith, doctrine and theology, still know there is something that needs to be fixed before I can once again be part of the Holy Sacrifice, I don't see how could anyone who doesn't care about theology, doesn't listen to the Teachings and Doctrine, openly opposes our beliefs and has the faith as something private and of little relevance be in good conscience standing in front of a priest wanting to receive something that doesn't understand, and in fact, someone who doesn't truly worship.
Are you fornicating or are you living as brother and sister? If the former, you are in a state of mortal sin and cannot be absolved without firm purpose of amendment, which would require that you either cease relations or be married immediately. If the latter, there is no sin here. You do not need to answer me; you know the answer and should act accordingly.
So lovingly expressed! I believe your spirit understood that absolution without the intent to repent was not what Christ was asking of you. But your hunger for the Lord present in the Sacrament brings me great joy and hope. Keep going to Mass, Keep examining the conflict you feel. You are being drawn home.
Fair points. I do get frustrated though when the only three issues that ever seem to get brought up when discussing denying Communion are abortion, homosexuality and divorced people. Why is there never a call to deny Communion to those politicians who support the death penalty for instance? Or whose policies keep people in grinding poverty, or vote to participate in unjust wars? Many years ago the priest at my parish denied Communion to a man. I’ve no idea what the priest thought he had done, turned out it was a case of mistaken identity.
Why would the death penalty be a call for denying communion? What is a “policy to keep people in grinding poverty?” What is an “unjust war?” Check your catechesis. You’re reaching. The conversation is centered around those things because they are objectively grave sins. Not subjective political whims that change whenever you personally feel for or against something.
This is an old, tired out and completely vague argument. Biden makes it very clear that he will push for the murder of children at a federal level. "politicians whose policies keep people in grinding poverty or vote to participate in unjust wars"...how in the world do you know the actual intention of these politicians? How do you know they are not just completely ignorant? What if they thought they did the right thing? How do you know which ones know they are intentionally leading people astray into evil and constantly pushing for it? These questions wouldn't apply to Biden beacuse, again, Biden makes it VERY clear that he knows exactly what the Catholic Church teaches, yet continues to push for the murder of children. So there is no assumption of Biden's intentions, because he says this himself in public, national speeches. I am not judging, I am simply stating the fact that Biden is completely aware of his actions, and has let the world know what he thinks of his actions, and that you can't compare a poltician who makes his anti-life views clear and pushes policies for it, versus a poltician who doesn't make the best political decisions but it is completely unclear as to what his/her intentions are and if they dissent from very important Catholic teachings. Aside from that, the main thing that Father Casey is correct on, and this is what our Blessed Lord taught us...that first you need to look at your OWN self and examine your own road to conversion first. This is undoubtedly true, but that doesn't take away from the fact that Biden's views and intentions are very clear, that's all I'm saying. As another comment said, "not my place to judge but I really do wish that he was not putting the rest of us in a position to either ignore or condemn."
@@BreakingInTheHabit sorry man, no hate but your saying that the most important part of the Eucharist is entering into a covenant of community is just false. While important, the most important part by far is the communion we enter into with Christ by eating His Flesh and drinking His Blood. To put anything before communion with Christ in any situation is an absurdity.
@@ponti5882 paragraph 2267 of the catechism: 2267 Recourse to the death penalty on the part of legitimate authority, following a fair trial, was long considered an appropriate response to the gravity of certain crimes and an acceptable, albeit extreme, means of safeguarding the common good. Today, however, there is an increasing awareness that the dignity of the person is not lost even after the commission of very serious crimes. In addition, a new understanding has emerged of the significance of penal sanctions imposed by the state. Lastly, more effective systems of detention have been developed, which ensure the due protection of citizens but, at the same time, do not definitively deprive the guilty of the possibility of redemption. Consequently, the Church teaches, in the light of the Gospel, that “the death penalty is inadmissible because it is an attack on the inviolability and dignity of the person”, [Francis, Address to Participants in the Meeting organized by the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization, 11 October 2017] and she works with determination for its abolition worldwide.
Some well put together points brother. But with all due respect, that was a roundabout way of saying, ‘we know what is intrinsically true, but I am not courageous enough to say making laws that lead to human child sacrifice is a mortal sin and therefore those involved must repent and sin no more before they can receive our king.’ Imagine what the church would be like if our clergy were courageous like the saints? This silly debate would not be a debate. Should we be saving souls or saving careers? It seems like the usccb would rather save careers.
Unfortunately there are always people who want to use the Church, or expand that to really any authoritatively structured religion to cement state power. And it NEVER works out good for the people. Be wary of anyone who wants to mingle Church and State power..... they do not serve God, they serve their own expansion of power under the false guise of religion and God.
I am a Eucharistic Minister, I feel when give Holy Communion it is a prayer and meditation. A line from the prayer of St. Francis sums it for me "It is giving that we receive" I do not judge when giving Holy Communion. I do not always know what the person is like outside of church, but for at least that one moment they are connected to the Lord.
Amen! Thank You for this rare answer here. I do belief in God and in the Holy Scripture. But I also see the need to contemplate things and realities not only with the thousands of years old scritures` originals but also in the updated version of the Word of God: with the knowledge of todays science (if it is evidence-based non ideological and universal truth seeking science). Also the Bible for example did have room for corrections and/or Updates (Eunuches, the Obligation of the execution of death penaltys in every case of adultery for exemple). So I dont think that the official Catholic Church gets everything totally right about universal truth yet. Nor does the official Catholic church knows the universal truth in all it's variations and details yet. As well as no other church or religion or even science itself does know it yet fully. Still it seems very important to me, to take the age-old descriptions, experiences and symbolic and spiritual stories that were written down with high standards in quality over thousands of years in a universal way very seriousely. God Bless and lead us all always.
@@Irisheddy Oh okay. Just adding this in charity, so that it benefits everyone who may read your comment. Only ordained priests are called “Eucharistic Ministers”. Laypeople are referred to as “Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist.” God bless you.
I absolutely loved what the father said about communion, because it is so in line with what I believe, even though I am not a Roman Catholic. Listening to him I felt such a tug on my heart and a desire to be a better and more committed Christian; I am even tempted to investigate further what it would mean for me to become Catholic, because my own tradition seems lacking in many ways. I only draw back because I do not understand the doctrine of the real presence, and I see what he calls the altar, which by definition is a place of sacrifice, as rather a table where the bread and the wine, which represent Jesus' body and blood, are received. In my view all sacrifice was supplied once for all by the Lord Jesus. However, I loved the father's phrase that it is a ratification of the new covenant performed in a corporate setting. And that I must be slow, very slow, to judge others, but quick to examine my own heart. I appreciated his reluctance to pass judgment from afar, but allowing God's grace to work through the communicant's local priest. This in a way similar to the way we make medical decisions in consultation with our own doctor. So we must consult our priest or pastor in making spiritual decisions which have much more consequence.
Yes, you are absolutely right in writing "... all sacrifice was supplied once for all by the Lord Jesus." Today, in the Eucharist we participate in the once-for-all sacrifice of Jesus upon the Cross. In a very real way we transcend the here and now and participate in the life of God who exists outside of this time and space. In John 6, Jesus says, "Whoever eats my body and drinks my blood will live in me and I in him." Oceans of ink have been spilled writing about the meaning of the first part of this sentence. But I find it more meaningful to think about what it means to live in Jesus and have Jesus live in me. Jesus living in me means that my life is being transformed into the image of Christ. See Colossians 3. If my life is hidden with Christ in God (Colossians 3:3) then that means that I too begin to live outside of time and space. And my own suffering becomes united with that of Christ upon the Cross (1 Peter 4:13). By sharing in Christ's suffering, we will also share in his glory when it is revealed.
Hey brother, someone gave me a very good analogy, he said that the sacrafice of Jesus is eternal and we participate in the sacrafice when we take communion. This really opened my eyes.let The Holy Spirit guide you my friend. These are very important questions to have! We are all learning! God bless :)
Hello Friend, Please read John 6 50- 70. Jesus told his followers that to have eternal life, you must eat my flesh and drink my blood. Many followers balked at this and did not believe, so they left. Jesus said to the 12 disciples, so do want to leave too? He didn't tell them, boy those guys got it wrong. I was speaking metaphorically. No, he said this is the way to eternal life. Please ponder the gravity of what he is saying. God bless...and I pray you find your home into the Church.
I appreciate so much Fr. Casey reminding us that Communion is not a commodity. But as a two-way covenant, I, a Lutheran, have to disagree. Communion is a covenant, yes, but it is God's work and God's gift alone. Communion, like Baptism, is not the work of human hands, but of God's hands. We humans are incapable of earning or making such lofty promises. We can't even ask for God's forgiveness except that the Holy Spirit moves us to do so. So, in taking Communion, I'm not signing a contract with God. God knows I'm incapable of keeping it. But what I am doing is receiving God's grace and mercy, and being healed in it.
You really articulated this well. I'm Eastern Orthodox, so I've viewed the Biden-communion thing as a game in which I have no skin, but your point is universal to Christians: take the beam out of *your* eye before you try to remove the mote from your neighbor's eye. As the highest-ranking Catholic in the US, Biden should strive to be a model Catholic, but we should be careful to hold ourselves to the same standards we hold others.
Wow, I'm genuinely surprised by reading such reaction from Orthodox brethren. Usually the East Church is leaning more into conservative side so I wouldn't be surprised if I see one denies Biden into communion. God bless you
@@bnedcts Orthodox are brothers. Yes, we're constantly at odds, but we believe in the same Triune God. We have differences but we're also united in God. There are differences even within the Catholic Church. I support St. Francis stance on homosexuals but I also respect those who don't. I think that the greatness of being a Christian is being able to look past our shortcomings and differences and unite in Communion. That's all that matters, really.
Living out of grace with The Catholic Church you can't have the Eucharistic, if you did it is a mortal sin each time you receive The Holy Eucharistic. God bless you all.
This "pro - choice" and "pro life" debate is something very American. I do dot see that president Biden supports abortions even if he is "pro-choice" politican. Then he just supports free will. Abortions are sad and should be minimized, but it needs to be done wisely. A simple prohibition is not a wise way. Instead we should find out why do abortions happen, and eradicate the reasons.
Good one. Did not know where you were going with this, but it was good teaching. God does not need my help in determining who is worthy to receive the Eucharist. I think the confusion is created when the great unwashed for years here from the Priest, Popes, and Bishops this or that is a moral evil, it is wrong, and then, as you said, see prominent Catholics, who are not passive about their support for a moral wrong, be glad-handed by a priest, Bishop, and yes even the Pope. Like this video, it boils down to better teaching, which the laity is so in need of. Thanks for helping and for your clarification. We need to pray for one another, yes even Joe Biden.
I would find his case more convincing if he used the same argument to argue that, say, Bill Barr should also be denied Communion because of his support of capital punishment, which is specifically condemned in the Catholic Catechism. I have yet to hear a single high-profile American cleric argue that Bill Barr should not receive Communion. Which renders the focus on Biden as utter hypocrisy and politically-motivated. The tacit approval of far right politics from large sections of the Catholic Church in the USA is utterly crazy. I would have very bitter taste in my mouth as a Catholic in America.
@@andrewelliott1939 maybe it’s because the far right is where our faith stands at, in opposition to the cancers of Satanism, secularism, democracy and Judaism
@@refrainfromevil1377 That comment is not even worthy of a dignified response. I truly, sincerely hope you are not a Catholic. If you are then it is an embarrassment.
This video helped me a bunch in my journey of Faith: I love how you distinguish between the pursuit of conversion and falling short in this pursuit, and participating in continuous sin without having a desire for a converted heart. I've struggled a bunch with whether I am worthy of receiving communion (because of scrupulosity) and this really clarified a lot of things for me. As long as I am actively trying to leave my sin behind and trying to become more virtuous, I have nothing to worry about. This does not take away the importance of confession because confession frees us from our slavery to sin and thus aids in our pursuit of virtue, however, it helps me to see that I am not a horrible person for not being able to make it to confession every week.
Just remember that we always have something to worry about, and that Satan and sin are like roaring lions waiting for the unaware to devour them. Be vigilant, sister.
I would find his case more convincing if he used the same argument to argue that, say, Bill Barr should also be denied Communion because of his support of capital punishment, which is specifically condemned in the Catholic Catechism. I have yet to hear a single high-profile American cleric argue that Bill Barr should not receive Communion. Which renders the focus on Biden as utter hypocrisy and politically-motivated. The tacit approval of far right politics from large sections of the Catholic Church in the USA is utterly crazy. I would have very bitter taste in my mouth as a Catholic in America.
@@andrewelliott1939 Abortion is imposing death on the innocent for personal convenience, capital punishment is ａ punishment for ａ serious crime, don’t compare apples to oranges.
Perfectly said, Father. The Eucharist, so precious and powerful, is something that should not be taken lightly. We should all examine ourselves before receiving our Lord so that we may not be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of Christ.
I would find his case more convincing if he used the same argument to argue that, say, Bill Barr should also be denied Communion because of his support of capital punishment, which is specifically condemned in the Catholic Catechism. I have yet to hear a single high-profile American cleric argue that Bill Barr should not receive Communion. Which renders the focus on Biden as utter hypocrisy and politically-motivated. The tacit approval of far right politics from large sections of the Catholic Church in the USA is utterly crazy. I would have very bitter taste in my mouth as a Catholic in America.
8:24 so if it hasn’t cause a transformation in the receiver, isn’t that an indictment on the Eucharist, and not on the receiver? And how is allowing safe abortions “denying the needs of one’s neighbor”? He’s absolutely addressing the needs of his neighbors. I hope you’ve sincerely rethought this stance since the disaster that has ensued since Roe was repealed. Or do those women not matter to you at all? Are a clump of cells more important to the church than an adult female human life? What if it was males who got pregnant and needed abortions? I can’t help but believe that this conversation would be a lot different.
As president he takes an oath to support and defend the constitution, thus he is no position to hinder the current state of law. He may advocate to the legislature for change to the law or defer to the interpretation of the supreme court the law. Thus I believe that he should receive communion. To say otherwise defeats the separation of church and state. If the church suspends his right for communion (I agree with the opinion etc), then he is in same state of remarried divorced catholics, and he will have to decide perhaps to find a new religious congregation or live in a diminished state of grace.
Thomas of Aquinas said this about the Holy Host: mors est malis vita bonis / vide paris sumptionis / quam sit dispar exitus. That's because the Bible says: "omnis iniquitas oppilabit os suum". If a person uses his mouth to promote what the Church regards as evil, his mouth is closed. The Bishops and the Priests that allow this person the Eucharist must at least consider the issue. Otherwise the words Padre Pio used to define some priests ("butchers") might apply to them.
I am at once pleasantly surprised and confirmed in my suspicions of you - I may critique your videos or tweets a lot, but I consistently do so precisely because I think you are honest in these conversations, and are not merely looking to “win” or to hear only one side of the issue. This is my roundabout way of complimenting you. Good job.
Open our hearts to Jesus especially during Advent go to the sacraments of reconciliation and communion. Life is very short let us be wise. Read the Word of God daily and try to live by it .You will change for the best. It is the grace of God doing this in our souls.Happy Advent
I would find his case more convincing if he used the same argument to argue that, say, Bill Barr should also be denied Communion because of his support of capital punishment, which is specifically condemned in the Catholic Catechism. I have yet to hear a single high-profile American cleric argue that Bill Barr should not receive Communion. Which renders the focus on Biden as utter hypocrisy and politically-motivated. The tacit approval of far right politics from large sections of the Catholic Church in the USA is utterly crazy. I would have very bitter taste in my mouth as a Catholic in America.
I believe the problem is that the priests want the one who receives the Eucharist to be in proper state of one's soul, but they cannot check one's state of soul. So some can say that one should not deny communion unless the person ensures the priest that he cannot take it. For there is no other way to know if the person has sinned but to ask him. And if the person answeres negative, a priest should not deny communion. Although others may say, that it's all true, but a priest should not give communion if he is not sure about the sinfulness of the person. Thus a priest still doesn't know for sure if the person has sinned gravely, but instead of leaning towards not denying communion to those in whom a priest is not sure about their sin, it's more about leaning towards denying a communion to those in whom a priest is not sure about their sin for we don't want to harm those people. So that is why it is this difficult. It's two equally catholic solutions, each with its pros and cons (excuse me for my English c: I'm from Russia)
@Martin Patrick well. That's my point. In the first case the priest may harm another person because the person lied about being not in the state of grave sin while the person was in the state of grave sin. In second case the priest is not giving a medicine for the one who may be not guilty in grave sin despite of the priest being sure that the person is in the state of grave sin. That's why it's a double sided coin. I have no idea what's worse : not to give a medicine to the one who needs it, or to give wrong medicine. That's why I called it difficult. Both actions may be called Catholic, but both are not solving the problem on 100%
Excellent! Need to teach theology to all Catholics…adults & children. The Church has not taught like this for the 50 years I have been Catholic. A convert as an adult, I learned all this from a marvelous, brilliant Irish priest. But found no born Catholics who had more than an elementary idea of the truth of the Church.
I completely agree with everything Fr. Casey has said, though I would like to add that being a good President and a good Catholic are inherently irreconcilable. The Presidency is inherently a secular role due to the separation of church and state. A good President should represent the will of the people, all American people. And, unfortunately, Catholics are a minority in America. I believe only ~20% of Americans are Catholic. Even if we were a predominately Catholic nation, the President would still have a duty to Americans of all faiths. Hindus, Muslims, Jews, Christians, the religiously unaffiliated, and the million other varieties of faith as well as their countless sects and schisms. All of these faiths have different, sometimes even contradictory beliefs, and all should be entitled to the same respect and entitlement to practice their beliefs. So thus the only proper route that a quality President would have would be to allow each person the ability to follow the teachings of their own faith and not legislate from their own belief system. With regards to abortion specifically, other faiths have direct contradictions to the Catholic teaching. There is the Satanic Abortion Ritual that people like to bring up in these discussions, but it's not nearly as interesting as the name would imply nor even the oldest account of religiously accepted abortion. In the Jewish faith, a woman may be commanded by her Rabbi to undergo an abortion if the mother's life would be at risk, as in Judaism the lives of those already living are prioritized over lives that may be. (Though I would like to add I am no Rabbinic scholar and these views may differ between different sects of Judaism as well as the reasons for justification) There are also many other faiths I haven't even listed that similarly condone or even require the procedure across a whole spectrum of causes. So President Biden is in a bit of a pickle. He can choose to be a good President and allow Americans as individuals to choose to live their lives according to their own morals and religious teachings. Or he can choose to be a good Catholic and legislate from his Bible and transform America into a more Catholic nation. It is not an enviable position to be in and I'm certain this conflict weighs heavily on his mind, even without the Internet giving their two cents on the issue. All we can do is pray for him to find resolution to this conflict he is facing and hope he finds peace.
@@abelj5145 I think if a KKK were President he would have to follow the law that murder is against the law and against the Church. The problem for me is that Biden is going against the laws of the Church but is following the law of the Country which he swore an oath to uphold. More complicated.
@@marthawissmann8268 He is not just following or "upholding" the law. He is working very hard, or getting other people to work hard, at removing any semblance of legal protection for pre-born children. He is working to codify Roe v. Wade. He should refrain from sacrilegious Communion as should anyone else, politician or not, who supports pro-choice. Hitler was Catholic by birth. If he had needed Catholic support to get elected, he too, would have made a big show of his Catholicism , all the while supporting mass genocide. We need manly clergy to confront him and his like.
Biden is NOT in a pickle; he specifically chose to push abortion. He rescinded the Mexico City Policy and the ban on Title X funding for abortions. He could have easily and legally kept those policies in place by simply doing nothing, but he chose to go out of his way and repeal them. He is specifically pro abortion.
He explained mass so well. Many of us are unworthy of receiving the eucharist because we disagree with the church's non negotiables but we are not public figures.
Those who sin in secret and present themselves unworthily are guilty of their own blood for their unworthy Communion, but a clergyman who gives Communion knowing the communicant to be a manifest public sinner is a murderer.
@@andrewpatton5114 Murderer? I shouldn't judge but it seems like a lot of Catholics receive holy communion but not as many go to confession. I guess it is embarrassing. Maybe I go too often. Or maybe less people are in a state of mortal sin than I think. The Lord says judge not so I will keep my eyes on my sins.
@@IONov990 Yes, the sleeping watchmen are guilty of the blood of those who perish on their watch. If, however, the priest warns them and they ignore the warnings, their blood is on their own heads.
I don’t understand…..I’m an RCIA person and you can look at previous Popes and what they have said about abortion…..but now……I guess ones belief on abortion doesn’t matter? If you can’t tote the line on Catholic teaching then go be a Protestant, there’s no shame in it just don’t have the fortitude.
@@captainnes8520 How so? Church history and being able to look at previous Pope’s encyclicals and also the Catechism helps the congregation develop a line of thought that is in communion with The Church, which is all things the Protestant church does not have. Protestant church history goes back to the Reformation and that’s with no public proclamations guiding their followers. So what did I cite that was Protestant?
As I remember it, Pope Francis said Mass at an old-age home and afterwards distributed Communion to everyone present...not so very many people, all women think. When he'd finished one old lady said, but Your Holiness, I'm Jewish. And the Pope smiled and said "So was He."
The church of Dorothy Day and the Catholic Worker Movement has always been a big tent organization. Whether the church hierarchy and administrators will it or not, half of American Catholics vote Democrat and support the legalization and access to safe abortion. Denying people communion based on their political beliefs is a dangerous precedent and shouldn’t be done frivolously. The church should be a unifying force in society and these kinds of antics do not accomplish that.
Our priest, bishops etc need to stand strong and I'm disappointed the Pope has been silent on this topic. Why is the question? God have mercy on us all
You're avoiding the issue. You don't turn it back on to other people! That was a lot of nonsense! We are supposed to examine ourselves, yes. We get that! What we don't do is examine ourselves in the light of someone else's sins. The opportunity should be taken to counsel someone who is unrepentant seeing they desire to take Communion, help them to understand the grave finality of continuing in unrepentant sin. A man may draw his last breath at any moment - a cleric should keep that in mind & not be left with someone's blood on his hands! Sorry but this sounds very lukewarm to me.
In reality, Jesus: Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity (Second PERSON of the Blessed Trinity) IS What our Catholic Church refers to-synonymously-as The Eucharist. The Mystery of Jesus' physical Presence on earth. He is also Personally present in the sick room of every incapacitated person as he awaits His physical Presence when the chaplain brings Him into the room for Holy Communion. In other words, the Person of Jesus, our BFF, is with all of us, all the time, anywhere we are: can't see Him; can't hear Him. He is not a figment of our imagination. When we come together for the Holy Sacrifice, we express our love, faith and gratitude to Him, His Father and Holy Spirit.
Thoughtful and considerate, even though I don’t fully agree. I appreciate your focus staying on the topic of the Eucharist, rather than personal condemnation.
Thank you for such an understandable talk about COVENANT AND GOD WITH US HIS GREAT LOVE IS BEYOND ALL WORDS. FATHER YOU ARE SAVING THE PEOPLE OF GOD WITH YOUR CORRECT EXPLANATIONS.
Although I’m not a believer, I sent this video to my sister/BIL/nephews, since this is a beautiful explanation of the sacrament. It’s why I cannot walk to the alter at a wedding and/or holiday, since I do not want to disrespect the tradition
Your comment is possibly one of the more sensitive and tender replies. Especially since you state you are not a believer. I think it is not only that you don't wish to disrespect the tradition; but that your spirit recognizes on a deeper gut level, that God is there.
@@thomasdaugherty472 some things are plain to see like the evil in some American politicians who claim to be Catholics , but you would never know it by the evil they support.
Tha t's not what he is saying. He is saying that maybe POTUS joe will be called to account by clergy like a bishop who knows more about him. But I feel he shouldn't either.
We have all but forgotten the “examination of conscience” we should make before receiving Holy Communion. St. Paul is very clear about being unworthy to receive the Eucharist in 1 Corinthians 11:25-26. Joe Biden should not HAVE to be denied the Eucharist. He should deny HIMSELF the Eucharist just like the rest of us when we’re conscious of mortal sin and can’t get to Confession before Mass. It’s perfectly licit to go to Mass and NOT take Communion.
@@Macmumoz To say that capital punishment is intrinsically evil is to accuse God of commanding evil throughout the Old Testament. Even when Jesus stopped the adulteress from being stoned, He did not say it was wrong to stone her, but rather reminded the crowd that they, too, needed mercy. Therefore, let us plead for the lives of criminals not because they do not deserve death, for indeed they do, but because we must show mercy in order to hope for mercy for ourselves.
Just a reminder to everyone, "Anyone who desires to receive Christ in Eucharistic communion must be in the state of grace. Anyone aware of having sinned mortally must not receive communion without having received absolution in the sacrament of penance." Catechism of the Catholic Church 1415.
You are quite a teacher. You are utilizing the internet. The way you teach the points you make remind me of how Bishop Fulton Sheen utilized television.
Interesting thoughts. I'm a Seventh Day Adventist and when I was a kid I wasn't allowed to participate in Communion because I hadn't been baptized until I was either 11 or 12 years old. As an adult I question whether its a good idea not to allow those who aren't baptized to partake in communion because the reason I got baptized was so that I could partake in communion and not because I wanted to give my life to the Lord. But your words have given me something to think about.
Hi Sean. Hope some day you also think to obey Jesus when he says that all who want eternal life, need to eat his flesh and drink his blood. Only in his church its possible to make this happen. Not only scriptures say it very clear but listen to Jesus him self who explains it severas times in John 6, pointing the relevance to do it for eternal life. John 6: 52-59 … 52 Then the Jews began to argue sharply among themselves, “How can this man give us his flesh to eat?” 53 Jesus said to them, “Very truly I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. 54 Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day. 55 For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink. 56 Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in them. 57 Just as the living Father sent me and I live because of the Father, so the one who feeds on me will live because of me. 58 This is the bread that came down from heaven. Your ancestors ate manna and died, but whoever feeds on this bread will live forever.” 59 He said this while teaching in the synagogue in Capernaum. As you noticed, Jesus is telling all of us this spiritual truth, so we must believe Jesus and that is listen him carefully his word, believe what he is saying and must important obey his truth and comandment. After this revelation to jews, disculpes and all human kind he also said: Luke 22: 7-20 14 When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. 15 And he said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. 16 For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God.” 17 After taking the cup, he gave thanks and said, “Take this and divide it among you. 18 For I tell you I will not drink again from the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.” 19 And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.” 20 In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you. So its important we all think about our eternal life. Because we must do what Jesus tells us to do, obeying him because that is loving him. All those who “mentally” desire to love him but does not do what he says have a beautiful feeling but they do not love him in truth. He loved his Father and he prooved his love by obeying him, offering us his word, truth, revelation and sacrifice. Jesus sent his disciples to Baptize all human kind so the people are converted from creatures to God’s children. Therefore when you are Baptized by a priest (with the autority and power of the Holy Spirit), you are converted in Gods son and be able to participate of the flesh and blood of Christ. Its important that you know this and also that Jesus gave litteraly an order to his apostles to Baptize, Evangelize, Love, Feed with his flesh and blood, and litteraly to forgive your sins to have his grace. If you are not obeying him, by following his truth on his word, your eternal life will be compromised. Just think about it when praying and holding the Bible in your hands. God bless!!!
Thanks Sean. Whats the difference between Thou shall not commit Adultery, and Thou Shall not Kill? If I am divorced and remarried, the church denies me receive the Eucharist. It is political to allow politicians who participate by advocating for access to abortion in their COMMUNITY the Eucharist. It is biblical to deny the Eucharist to those who participate by voting in Murder.
This was good teaching but you haven’t addressed the question other than saying you don’t have enough information. Like the bishops who like the perks they get by being close to these politicians the real question is ignored. Dolan says what good would it do. Gregory won’t even address it. The Pope can’t say it is murder in one breath and he is a good Catholic in the next. But we have survived bad Poe’s and bad Bishops before and will continue to until the end. Dante apparently was right. I pray for all their souls. And mine.
Our Catholic Church teaches that if a person receives Holy Communion unworthily, that person commits a Mortal Sin, an extreme offense against The Blessed Trinity. What can make a Catholic more unworthy than endorsing-publicly, enthusiastically and continually- the murder of millions, unborn and beyond, human beings? Our Catholic Church needs to call out Pres Biden because his public actions are so egregious.
Father Casey is not Biden's bishop; therefore he is under no requirement to take a stand on this issue. as a Catholic blogger said, "I'm medieval peasenting this one." Father Casey may be a priest but that doesn't mean he must have an opinion on whether or not Biden may receive communion. I appreciate his thoughtful insight however.
Superb. You describe with great thoughtfulness and clarity what the Eucharist is and how we need to approach it, with the reverence and obligations that it calls all of us in the church to. I appreciate your courage in addressing this issue. Most of all I appreciate the fair and studious way you approach the issues you address in these videos, I wish all of us faithful could be so civil in our discourse on these issues.
When I asked this question I looked to the official church teaching. You can't receive unless you are a state of grace. Canon Law states that if you support mortal sin, you yourself are held accountable for such. Therefore without repentance and forgiveness for such, you would not be worthy to receive.
As a "Catholic-in-Exile" as I think of myself, I would NEVER approach the Eucharist until something changes in this relationship-not even in the hospital prior to surgery. And, I have not for decades. That said, I do observe from the outside. I wonder how a devoted Catholic who even wears a rosary around his wrist, can so publicly advocate for abortion without even a nod to the moral gravity of the act and the need for some protections. Like, pick a poin t when it should not be legal,or state " I can be persuaded to decriminalize" up to 13,16,20 weeks, whatever,in deference to the obvious disagreements over when life begins. ( The moment of conception will never,ever fly again in the face of modern diversity, technology, etc). They no longer even give lip service to seeking compromise as a possible means to reduce the numbers and ensure do.estic tranquility. Many Catholic public figures present no qualifiers,in some ways they are more like cheerleaders for unrestricted access as a right. Very troubling. That said, the hothead bishops and priests I hear about or have seen on YT (and personally experienced),or in the news, make me sick. Sick! They constitute a bigger obstacle to me,and many others I know, than the relaxed Catholics with "heterodox" views. EWTN also comes to mind,oy vey. Francis,with a sincere pastoral heart, muddies things given the press' inability to grasp complexity. This friar is a fair and compassionate man,as far as I can see. There are far too few of his ilk. I appreciate FrCasey's thoughtful discussion(s).
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Many years ago, my church had a Vietnamese priest. He had spent many years in a Cambodian prison camp. One Corpus Christi, he gave a sermon, telling us how Red Cross workers would smuggle consecrated hosts into the camp for the Catholic prisoners. One of his friends, a Buddhist monk, told him how he envied the unity the Catholics had with the Eucharist. That was 40 years ago, but my friends and I remember this.
Thanks for sharing this beautiful story . God Bless 🙏
It's true, the Eucharist is medicine for the [spiritually] sick, but not for the [spiritually] dead. We have another sacrament for that - the sacrament of Reconciliation.
The modernist bishops say they don’t want to”weaponize” the Eucharist, so just give It to everyone. They actually ARE weaponizing It and damning their own souls.
Pax Christi
@@Crusader33ad Over-simplification
Andrew Elliott // nope. Just true. Predator priest and cardinal, McCarrick was a big proponent of Communion for all. As I said, the bishops weaponized the Eucharist by giving it to their daemonic friend politicians. That’s how McCarrick bilked money out of the politicians. They paid him and he supported their heresy Cmon man.
100 per cent
@@Crusader33ad That is the very height of anecdotal argument.
I haven't followed the McCarrick story too closely - we have our own problems with his sort over here - but to extrapolate a generalisation from one example is poor and lazy philosophy.
Fr Mike Schmitz put it well, “Communion is medicine for the sick, but it is not medicine for the dead. Confession is medicine for the dead.” The wages of sin are death, so we must first be reconciled to God before entering into this covenant, otherwise we are guilty of nothing less than the murder of Christ. It is for this reason that such a restriction is an act of charity.
Father Mike Schmitz is great
AMEN🙏
How many of the clergy and the hierarchy have been free of pretty horrible sins. The church scandals can attest to this. Clean your own house before accusing others.
@@frogleg10 You sound like a Donatist heretic. Moreover, CS Lewis and GK Chesterton would immediately recognize that your non-argument as irrelevant to the issue at hand. Church reform is necessary but Biden's repentance for sin and error is also necessary.
That's a good analogy
"The publicly unworthy are to be kept from the reception of the Divine Eucharist."
Canon 915
Promotion and championing abortion certainly deems one publicly unworthy, especially if that person is the President of the United States.
That’s all I need to know, thank you
@@bigfoot4034 Almost, but there is more to know. Those that receive Communion when out of a state of grace commit not only ANOTHER mortal sin, but an even MORE grievous sin. I appreciate that Fr took the stand about this, and that being in the state of grace encompasses the full range of teachings that we must follow. This is why we must learn the actual dogma of the faith and all that it expects of us.
Right. You would have justified Dump receiving Communion if he (GOD FORBID) were Catholic.
Matt.7:1-3
Judge not, that ye be not judged.
For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.
And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?
@@transtheistdebates3549 Satan also quoted scripture to temp Jesus into sin. Doesn't Revelation 3:16 warn against being lukewarm? Also, it is not a judgement when someone is open about a mortal sin! I find it hard to believe that this is even up to debate.
I appreciate your take on this issue. Communion is truly significant in the lives of Catholics. God bless and may this channel prosper to unlimited heights. 🙏
I completly expect a calm, civil, and kind comment section
Not with me. 😡🤬. Jk ☹️😌
Haha good one.
Imo this community is one of the rarer places where that's actually true
@@therockstandard3068 why not? What sort of stormy, uncivil or unkind comment section does Fr Casey's video call for?
@@hemsty2 he said jk. That means just kidding
As someone who is currently homebound and receives the Eucharist at home (in addition to watching mass online) this was so important to hear and really listen to. Even if my experience of communion and community is from afar to some extent right now. And loved that Fr Casey brought us back to our own conscience, our own path of conversion.
Let this go into all papers and media.
THIS TALK IS TRUE AND CRYST
Al clear
I would find his case more convincing if he used the same argument to argue that, say, Bill Barr should also be denied Communion because of his support of capital punishment, which is specifically condemned in the Catholic Catechism.
I have yet to hear a single high-profile American cleric argue that Bill Barr should not receive Communion.
Which renders the focus on Biden as utter hypocrisy and politically-motivated.
The tacit approval of far right politics from large sections of the Catholic Church in the USA is utterly crazy. I would have very bitter taste in my mouth as a Catholic in America.
@Christina Steiger My grandfather recently broke his hip and had to have surgery on it. The two of us were just saying how great it would be if he could get communion at home! Would you mind explaining to me how you went about getting it organized? Did you just call the rectory at your parish? Thanks in advance. 😊 As a young woman who has been home bound on multiple occasions throughout her life, I pray that your health improves soon! I know how isolation and lack of change of scenery can be so hard on your mental health. I pray you are amongst your community again very soon! God bless you.
@@andrewelliott1939 Abortion is not on the same level with capital punishment and will never be. Abortion is killing of the innocent, while capital punishment is killing of the guilty. The Bible supports capital punishment. The Catholic Church had supported capital punishment until last century, when it started to reconsider it. Pope Francis went as far as saying, it is inadmissible. There will always be capital punishment, read the Bible, it is there many times. Eg. In Acts 5, ANNANIAS and Saphira died by capital punishment imposed on them by Peter and the apostles for lying
"Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof. But only say the word and my soul shall be healed."
To an outsider, the way people talk about this issue makes it seem like abortion is the only sin Catholics actually care about.
The reason it may seem that way I think is that this is one of the not so many issues where catholic teaching is really at odds with what many non-religous people think (sexual ethics being the other big one). I mean everyone pretty much agrees that murder, stealing, lying, etc. are bad things so there is not much to argue about there. But abortion - now considered a fundamental women's right and and an issue of "reproductive health" by many - and for us, it's just plain murder. Quite a contrast. So while I certaintly think it's not great that the world has come to see us as if we only cared about things like abortion, homosexuality, etc. I believe I understand why this is and I think it's the world's fault, not ours :)
I think it seems that way because it is the most prominent issue and the gravest issue. Not only that, it is actually proposed as a right.
@@Joe-uw5rv Yes! It is "intrinsically evil" according to our faith
My Grandma was denied communion a couple weekends ago, we were at a TLM mass, and because she can’t walk good she had to stay at the pew, so Grandpa tried to get a host to bring to her, and the priest denied my Grandma communion, I get the fact that with it being a TLM grandpa not being able to bring her communion as only the poorest can touch the host with hands, but the priest should have walked over to the pew and given her communion rather than denying her communion.
That’s whacked . Do they have a Eucharistic visitor that can give communion to her at home?
@@nunyabiz6925 I don't thick so, but in the TLM only a priest can touch the host with hands once it has been consacrated.
How did grandma get to the pew?
What is TLM?
@@maryannangros8834 traditional Latin Mass.
as someone currently in RCIA, this was extremely insightful thank you for touching on this topic
Same here. My God bless you on your journey towards Him!
I'm also in RCIA currently 🙏❤️
Wonderful to see the Body of Christ growing🙌🏻! Welcome all & Peace be with you all ✌️ we are 🙏🏻 for you!
Eucharist may be a covernent in teaching but a cheap comerdity in practice
@@marketgarden8910 whao nelly .... maybe that should be thought about a little deeper
The church teaches that you cannot receive the Eucharist in a state of Mortal sin. The church also teaches that abortion is a mortal sin. You need to go to confession and repent before being in the state of grace to receive communion. You can’t campaign on and endorse abortion on demand continuously, and genuinely repent that. If he no longer actively enabled/supported this grave sin, he could repent and be in a state of grace.
But he obviously has no problem supporting abortion since he continues to do it.
How is the political party you belong to handling universal health care? How about social security, welfare, disability? Where do they stand on food stamps? What about the children on your state’s waiting child list? What is your party’s stance on homeless people? Adddicts? Incarcerated people? The death penalty? What about your party’s stance on voting rights and anti-racism?There’s so much in today’s society that we can pay attention to ourselves by pressuring our state and federal representatives to help take care of the massive issues facing people already facing difficulties in life. It’s disingenuous to ignore every other societal problem and only care about one that isn’t costing you any money or time.
@@AmyHoward13 I’m not registered with a political party and I didn’t even vote in yesterday’s elections. This isn’t a political issue. For Catholics, it’s about the Church’s teachings.
@@AmyHoward13 pro life democrats exist, for example the governor of Louisiana. Biden chooses not to be one, so we should pray for him. This isn’t a political issue, it’s a matter of Church teaching.
@@duedilligence5463 I would ignore this person. They seem to be less a Catholic and more a Democrat. Such unfortunates do exist, as do their opposites.
@@duedilligence5463 that’s too bad because we are all involved in this country and how it is run, and voting is an important civic responsibility. So where do you stand on these issues?
I think that the focus on politicians and their worthiness to receive the Eucharist, we are ignoring a larger issue; there are likely many Catholics who receive communion unworthily-whether it is a person who is contracepting, a person who skips mass and doesn’t go to confession, people who are living together in a sexually active relationship outside the bonds of marriage, and the list goes on and on. This is not just about Joe Biden, and you are right-we need to examine ourselves as well.
I think the issue is public sin. If it's broadcasted and known communion should be denied. Priests may not know all about sins of other parish members. With politicians it's broadcasted loud and there's not way any priest wouldn't know. But I agree we of catholics should educate other catholics not to recieve communion if they know they are in a state of sin
But how many of those very same people, who are in a state of sin and receive communion, then go and oppose Joe Biden receiving communion. How about the priest himself? He is human and is capable of sinning as well. As president, Joe Biden is supporting abortion. However, that is between him and God. It is not for us to judge.
To allow sleazy Joe is to affirm all those u just mentioned leading to more depravity at the mass. Welcome to the fruits of Vatican II
It's not the action itself that makes a person unworthy. It's the way this action is done. One cannot receive communion if one carries guild for grave sin. The gravity is not defined solely by whether it touches a grave matter or it touches not a grave matter. Sin's gravity is also defined by persons freedom and consciousness in doing this sin. We can check if the matter is grave, such as we know that abortion is of grave matter, but we cannot check the other two requirements for they are presented exclusively to God and the sinner. So not every person who contracepting and doing any other sin is unworthy, but can be. That is the reason one should not judge another. We can say that the action is evil for can know it, but we cannot say the person has sinned or sinned gravely for we cannot know it.
Agreed sister, we need to make sure we dont have a beam in our eye when someone has a splinter. I think the stance on joe biden from the church on communion is a good way of showing us how sacred and beautiful the Eucharist is. That we all need to make sure we are worthy to partake. I pray that we will all examine our concious and see the reality of the Eucharist and not take it lightly.
Dude, good job. Thanks for the great take on this. I'm a Protestant, so we have some differences on the meaning of communion, but I love the idea of "covenant vs. commodity", and I think your take is VERY elegant and eloquent. Blessings!
Seeing how furious Biden was when Roe v Wade was overturned only shows that he was really determined to continue killing the unborn by the millions. He was not spiritually sick needing a Communion. He is already spiritually dead needing the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
We actually call it Eucharist.
I don't always agree with you, but your response to this "issue" was perfect.
Thank you for this. I really leave with something more important of who is right or wrong. I leave with the trascendental meaning that the Eucharist have in my life. ❤
Saint Paul the apostle told the Corinthians in Chapter 11: 27Therefore whosoever shall eat this bread, or drink the chalice of the Lord unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and of the blood of the Lord. 28But let a man prove himself: and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of the chalice. 29For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh judgment to himself, not discerning the body of the Lord.
And so God has condemned him to die a slow living death in total humiliation before the world.
If St. Paul told the Corinthian church to cast out from the Corinthian church the mother and son flagrantly and openly commiting mortal sin, in light of him saying also in 1 Cor. 11 to not partake of the host unworthily, there's no way he would advocate for that mother and son to receive the Eucharistic host.
Amen finally someone posted this
Finally an NON modernist comment. Enough of the Protestantism being allowed to take over our faith.
The Eucharist is a gift not a right
Like I’ve always said. I have no qualms with those who are pushing for Biden to be denied communion. But what annoys me is the fact that many seem to be doing so out of spite, rather than out of love. Denying someone communion while in a state of mortal sin is supposed to protect the person, not to cut him off from the grace of God. Thanks for the reminder that the Eucharist is a covenant, Friar Casey.
He is funding abortion in the United States and abroad in countries where it is illegal. I understand why people are angry. You don't need to eat the eucharist to take part in the sacrifice of the mass, many people for much less don't. The bigger problem is that he will not stop to deliberate fund abortion, he is in a state of continuous mortal sin. This is so sad, I pray for the Church.
@@cachorrovinagre2979 which is why I said, even though righteous anger is a valid emotion, are they advocating for it out of spite or out of love? Because for a lot, it’s become about politics. There are even Catholics who slam one another if they don’t support the Republican Party, which let’s be honest, does not represent what mother church stands for either. They’ve also stood for horrendous things, and yet they didn’t receive half the slamming as compared to Biden because of abortion. In a way, we have either made abortion our God, or it is being used as a political weapon as well.
@@cachorrovinagre2979 oh and in case I’m misunderstood. I feel that to be angry isn’t wrong. What’s wrong is if one lets anger get the better and acts upon the anger rather than remembering to love, even if the love has to be tough love.
@@nicksteven1112 I understand what you are saying, my focus is the Church, not politics. I belive we shoud all protect it, many want to destroy our Church. The Vatican is not comunicating well. Many grinding against abortion want more support. I pray for them, for the Pope, Biden, for less abortions. That is what I can do: pray. If you are catholic you are my brother in faith.
@@tombombadil8709 I wish there was a function to screenshot some comments made by those advocating the ban. To list some examples from the recent post about Francis supposedly saying that Biden should continue to receive communion:
“Biden is not Catholic. He’s going to suffer in hell.”
“What a joke. The Bishops are more Catholic then the Pope. What a disgrace”
“The Catholic religion is willing to forgive him , I am not !!”
“Great Joe! Also keep encouraging and financing abortions. The church doesn’t care you dickhead.”
“Because this pope has gravely lowered the standards. Disgraceful.”
Tell me these comments and many many more aren’t made out of spite? Where is there any concern for Biden’s soul in comments such as these?
Yes, Biden should be denied Communion.
I’m a Protestant but l get a lot out of this channel. Love you guys!
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@@musilily926 same. I'd be catholic if it weren't for ridiculous poly ticks like this. (However the Anglican church is too liberal the other way what's the best in-between denomination? :D)
Come back home, you three! Huttonmoon and the other 2. GET OVER HERE, NOW!!! Get inside the Catholic Church...NOW!
@@davidsprouse151 I used to feel similarly to you. I was relying on my own theology and opinions to bring me to the true church, I felt overwhelmed by the thousands of denominations and I felt that finding the right sect was impossible, the quote "There's one way to heaven and one million ways to hell" kept ringing in my mind over and over again and it brought stress and panic. The problem with your question is that you want a church that you agree with and one that suits you. I feel like that's really dangerous can end up leading you into to trusting your own self righteousness. Instead of joining a church that shares your philosophical interests, you should pray and ask God to guide you to His one true holy church, even if that church is the Catholic church. There is no true in-between, no real church takes a neutral or moderate stance on teachings. Your problem isn't finding a true church, it's submitting to the true church. *When we receive Baptism, we receive the Holy Spirit and the gates of Heaven are opened for us, Protestantism teaches it's just a symbol of membership (as far as I know). The Eucharist is the true body of Christ and fulfills us, Protestantism teaches it's just a symbolic piece of bread (as far as I know).* If you keep these two Catholic teachings close to your heart, I urge you to trust God and eternally submit to the church. Don't let controversy cause you to reject the entire faith.
@@adam2956 that's a straw argument. I never said any of that. But I respect your sentiment. Thank you!
Denying Biden communion is ACTUALLYAN ACT OFLOVE. The oldest written version of those words comes from St. Paul in 1 Corinthians 11. Paul immediately follows them with an admonition: “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.” Paul even suggests to the Corinthians that this “is why many of you are weak and ill, and some have died.” It is not loving to give Communion to a person in a state of grave sin, for it may harm him more than it helps him. Like a patient who needs surgery but must first be made strong enough that the surgery does not kill him, the person in mortal sin must go to Confession before approaching the altar.
That beautiful moment when a political issue becomes a beautiful reminder of what happens at mass
And a pointed reminder to examine your own conscience. Something about cleaning logs out of our own eyes, something something.
He did such a good job explaining the beauty of mass
I would his his case more convincing if he used the same argument to argue that, say, Bill Barr should also be denied Communion because of his support of capital punishment, which is specifically condemned in the Catholic Catechism.
I have yet to hear a single high-profile American cleric argue that Bill Barr should not receive Communion.
Which renders the focus on Biden as utter hypocrisy and politically-motivated.
The tacit approval of far right politics from large sections of the Catholic Church in the USA is utterly crazy. I would have very bitter taste in my mouth as a Catholic in America.
abortion is not merely a political issue
@@bbseal6174 Indeed it isn't. But the GOP has made it into a political issue, having made made the tactical decision to attract the evangelical vote (look up Southern Strategy). And the tragic thing is that so many of the Catholic hierarchy have been taken in by this one, single (though very important) issue whilst conveniently overlooking all the many very disturbing, dangerous and utterly immoral aspects of the modern GOP.
Thank you Father, the wisdom of God is beyond theological knowledge depth
I would his your case more convincing if he used the same argument to argue that, say, Bill Barr should also be denied Communion because of his support of capital punishment, which is specifically condemned in the Catholic Catechism.
I have yet to hear a single high-profile American cleric argue that Bill Barr should not receive Communion.
Which renders the focus on Biden as utter hypocrisy and politically-motivated.
The tacit approval of far right politics from large sections of the Catholic Church in the USA is utterly crazy. I would have very bitter taste in my mouth as a Catholic in America.
@@andrewelliott1939 capital punsihment is permissible that is Catholic Doctrine....although it is a last resort amd previous Popes cautioned it...there is a place for capitol punishment for the greater good of society...look at the thieves on the cross with Jesus...that was capitol punishment....the Catechism means teaching.....it is lower than magesterium...the Catechism does contain infallible doctrines but it also contains teachings that are not infallible...
@@therese6447 Oh dear!
You are wrong. I can't put it any other way. You are, quite simply, wrong.
Read Fratelli tutti.
There is no much theology in his comment. He does not commit to a Yes or No answer. He is more like another politician or modernist.
Dear Father Casey, I believe in the Covenant between God and I in regards to receiving Christ at Communion. I agree with you that asking the question here is appropriate, but nobody else knows what is in my heart (or Joe Biden's heart) related to our Covenant with God. The American Bishops made a conscious decision to politicize the Eucharist which I find to be offensive. I am a sinner -all of the time -and am not worthy of benefiting from God's covenant with me, but I receive Him when I participate in the mass. A covenant does not go away when we sin, but calls us back to seek forgiveness and to do better. I am disappointed in President Biden's stance on abortion, but do not question his faith or his suitability to receive Christ in Holy Communion. I also believe that this topic tends to make 'True Believers' out of us. We become so intrenched in our opinion that we disregard all points made by others who disagree with our stance. I see this so often in our country now, whether politically left or politically right; Whether pro Black-Lives-Matter or pro Police. Nobody can hear anything when all we do is yell. We need to stop yelling so much.
Acta non verba. Actions not words. It should be a reminder to all of us when we examine our conscience. Biden may say he's a good Catholic but his stance on abortion is irreconcilable to that. Joe Biden's suitability to receive the communion should have been a no brainer when the Catechism (2272) attaches excommunication as penalty to those who cooperate in it. It would not have been politicized this way if he and others were denied communion or excommunicated long ago by their pastors for supporting abortion. But if we try to obscure the issue with nuances and uncertainties, it drags long enough to come to this when enough scandal has already been done. The clear line in the sand should have been drawn long ago.
A soft rebuke will not change Biden and others. Its likely they know that they defy Church teaching but continue to sacrilegiously receive our Lord anyway. That, even as a fellow sinner, I cannot stand. But a hard discipline like a clear denial of Communion and excommunication might just shake them to reconsider. How long will the bishops have to wait to make a clear action on this when our Lord has repeatedly been taken sacrilegiously by public dissenters to the faith? I personally don’t belong to any party but please, BLM is anti-Christian and anti-family because they’re Marxists. Christians should be outright opposed to their agenda. Christians who are pro-BLM are like Jews who are pro-Nazi party.
I agree , those who yell the loudest, Why???? We are all sinners and yet we are so quick to judge others, remember one finger points out the other three point at ourselves. .Nobody knows what's in our hearts except God and ourselves. So please be charitable and look into your hearts before assuming others are sinful, in your opinion.
Yes I agree. Religion shouldn't be politicized and shouldn't be mixed with Science and human cultural. Since supreme authority of Religion IS God. Human beings are limited and bound to mistake.
@@alextopno332I disagree. The religions of different cultures helped shaped the beliefs and morals of the peoples of the Earth. The Gospel is supposed to enlighten those cultures who once thrived in darkness without Christ. Politics should be informed by morals brought forth my Christianity. A politician who claims to be Christian who keeps his faith private in one way but disregards that while in legislation is not in good standing because there is a dichotomy of separating his faith from his public morals. Science also needs the morality inspired by religion. The fact that God ultimately created the universe is absolute. Science is only a servant and observer of the laws in place in the universe that God had assigned to it. Without the morals of religion in science, you have the creation of bio-chemical and nuclear weapons, gender re-alignment, the testing of aborted fetal cells to create vaccines and eugenics. Scientism is a heresy that presupposes everything could be explained by the scientific method. The social kingship of Christ covers all aspects of the society like its education, politics, laws and morals. Jesus Christ, God the Son, has a claim on every single unit of existence the moment He redeemed creation at the cross.
Joe Biden is a public sinner. He will place very pro abortion Supreme Court justices in the court. That's how abortion became legal and that's how it will end. How is Joe Biden worthy to receive Our Lord. He ignores church teaching and aligns himself with evil I a public manner
'judgement from afar is a dangerous game'
this is a quote I will absolutely be using the rest of my life
Aiding and abetting murder by the tens of millions is as close up as it gets.
Really? When from New England I hear Joe Biden in DC yet again extolling the virtues of Planned Parenthood, I'm quite comfortable making a judgement about his fitness to receive Holy Communion. ...sorry, but a glib tagline doesn't obfuscate Father's cowardice.
Agree that no one should judge another although we will recognize our brothers and sisters by their fruits. What any politician does is between they and God and only they will be held accountable. And this hold true for everyone else reading these comments politician or not.
You don’t understand what judgement even means. Feeling some type of way about another person’s evil and repugnant actions isn’t exactly judgement. Abortion is unacceptable, end of discussion. Will they go to hell? Idk, maybe, but that’s really up to the sinner whether they want to repent or not. If you support abortion then you have poor character without a doubt, but it’s not like you can’t change that.
You have the Holy Spirit in you, Fr. This is exactly the message people need to hear. I like that you kept it non political.
@Saints and Scholars so says someone who clearly has a protestant way of thinking.. smh..
The video has Biden's name on it. How can you say it is non-political ? The entire purpose of this video is political !
Amen - Thanks for your time and efforts Fr Casey to bring clarity to another controversial issue - May the Holy Spirit in It's Fullness Be With You
I would find his case more convincing if he used the same argument to argue that, say, Bill Barr should also be denied Communion because of his support of capital punishment, which is specifically condemned in the Catholic Catechism.
I have yet to hear a single high-profile American cleric argue that Bill Barr should not receive Communion.
Which renders the focus on Biden as utter hypocrisy and politically-motivated.
The tacit approval of far right politics from large sections of the Catholic Church in the USA is utterly crazy. I would have very bitter taste in my mouth as a Catholic in America.
@@andrewelliott1939 thank you for your insight about this matter, you raise several important and necessary concerns. I think it highly inappropriate for any priest or religious to foster a public discussion of anyone's eligibility to receive communion, those are conversations which should be held between the individual and his/her confessor or spiritual advisor. Your points about not mentioning Bill Barr are well taken, thank you !
Your words are beautiful and made me examine my own commitment to Jesus and to the church. I have to remind myself all the time that I am called to love. I will pray for President Biden.
Did Jesus pray for the devil or demons or did He refuse them and cast them out ?
@@magisterhpp Joseph Biden isn't a devil or a demon, he is a human being created in the image of God. God desires that all men and women be saved and come to a knowledge of the truth, and therefore we should desire it also and pray for it.
When Jesus told the woman to "Go and sin no more", He wasn't lording it over her, but rather He was allowing her (and us) to know the path of inclusion into the Kingdom of God. *By upholding His way shown there with people like Biden and others, we aren't showing ourselves better, but rather *also showing the path to heaven as partaking of the Eucharistic host unworthily will d@mn the soul (1 Cor. 11:27),* thus repentance and confession (per John 20:23 and 1 John 1:8-10 of Sacred Scripture) are essential. St. Paul also told the Corinthian church to cast out a Corinthian mother and son for open, flagrant mortal sin.
St. Paul warned humanity of the consequences of sin (in 1 Cor. 6:9-10, Gal. 5:19-21, etc) which Jesus Christ gave His life to free us from.
Jesus said to *"Judge righteous judgment",* and there's nothing more righteous than He or His words, and so when *we open the Bible and reveal what it says,* we aren't judging, but rather it is God who judges, yet so many want to attack the messengers of this and put barriers up between the messengers and humanity (Rom. 10:14) who point all of the aforementioned out.
1 Timothy 5:20: *As for those who persist in sin, rebuke them in the presence of all, so that the rest may stand in fear.*
Ephesians 5:11: *Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them.*
People have to be careful not to isolate themselves from the Eucharistic host. By following Jesus' commandments, Sacred Scripture and Tradition, the full deposit of faith, etc, then we can receive the host along with finding a place in God's family, for Jesus said "If you love me, you'll keep my commandments." (John 14:15).
@@gandalfthegreatestwizard7275 Yes, yes, there are no tares amongst the wheat and we all just go to heaven. We all like to see and meet the beautiful soul of Joe Biden there. Perhaps you should receive the Holy Spirit first, so that you can clearly see the difference between tares and wheat.
@@magisterhpp I can see the difference. I'm just praying that all of the tares will be converted into wheat, as the Church asks us to do. I'm under no illusions that it is certain that everyone will go to heaven. It seems to me very likely that there will be some who are eternally damned.
I was raised as a Mexican Catholic in a very devout family and went to Catholic schools all the way through college but I have left the flock. However, if I had had priests like you, I may not have. Many priests have chosen to become judges and that only makes me angry and I'll dive in for the fight. They are priests, not God nor the Son of God. I believe that those who judge others only make themselves less worthy; priests, bishops, and cardinals included.
So thank you for your simple clarity. The "message" is a simple one. It's hard to live up to but it's simple. There are no options, no clarifiers, no exceptions. The message is simple. Thank you.
Jesus said that the Pharisees were hippocrits but firmly commanded his apostles to still follow their teachings for they still carried the counsel handed down by Moses from God. Jesus and the church go hand in hand, for he is the Word incarnate and the church proclaims the word, even if it can be used disproportionately against others in judgement, it is still the word that we draw life from.
What you are saying is heresy, protestantism or your own private religion, it is not The Catholic Church we get from Jesus and the Saints. I don't know your personal live or what made you dislike the this clerics, but in the sacrament of confession the PRIEST in the name of christ forgives the sin as this altority was given to them by Christ himself. The only sins he can't forgive are the sins that are not repented. You should have more respect for the men in the Church, they are not there by chance, they studied a lot, they live under hard vows and they want the salvation of souls.
Really charitable and balanced way to come at this without obscuring the teaching, brother. Thank you for making this video.
Watching this video was so timely for me in clarifying my doubts about denying someone Holy Communion. The challenge remains that we cannot separate our Christian life from Political life since it is the same person. Thus the moral life of a politician, a public figure, always tend to impact the lives of other Christians with whom they share this belief, mission and "Communion community."
Thanks Fr Casey and God bless you.
It really should be separated in a secular country where church and government are separated. Especially if said country does not have only one accepted religion.
As an european catholic, i'm expecting the same standards for politicians that are pro-war, pro-death penalty, anti-enviroment and embracing hate. Polarization is an ugly beast.
Un europeo cattolico, italiano, e ovviamente dice una boiata.
Me too. I think, some part of the discussion is valid, but the moment it started was when the Republicans lost the vote and they wanted to hurt Biden in their anger, and that fact basically undermines the whole discussion.
@@mariamann8292 I think that it starts when politicians asked about abortion say they are good catholics making it sound like you can define Church doctrine on your own...
FYI just because someone is against climate change propaganda doesn't mean they are "anti-environment". Not saying that's what you said but I just thought I would put that out there.
@@november132 climate change is NOT propaganda, it is a reality. Our brothers and sisters in the Pacific Island nations experience this reality every day. Maybe you should listen to them rather than people with an agenda that is based purely on the pursuit of money.
We are stewards of the planet, not owners of it, we hold it in trust for generations that come after us.
The Church stands for many things - care for the less fortunate, justice, living in peace and harmony with others. If anyone is to be denied Communion for going against the teachings of the Church - all of the politicians who don't support caring for the sick, the elderly the less fortunate should be similarly denied. Anything less means it's political.
I appreciate this nuanced take. It says more about the nature of the Eucharist than about the politicians.
I would find his case more convincing if he used the same argument to argue that, say, Bill Barr should also be denied Communion because of his support of capital punishment, which is specifically condemned in the Catholic Catechism.
I have yet to hear a single high-profile American cleric argue that Bill Barr should not receive Communion.
Which renders the focus on Biden as utter hypocrisy and politically-motivated.
The tacit approval of far right politics from large sections of the Catholic Church in the USA is utterly crazy. I would have very bitter taste in my mouth as a Catholic in America.
@@andrewelliott1939 how can support of capitol punishment be grounds for denying communion when our own Saints have been in favor of it? Blessed Pope Pius 9th sentenced thousands of criminals to death in the Papal States in the late 19th century. It’s much different supporting the killing of innocent babies then our worst criminals
@@jesusl5786 And popes and bishops sanctioned the burning of Protestants at the stake.
But no longer. Popes, bishops and even saints have made mistakes and said and done wrong things.
Read the Catechism - the 1st edition stated that it was conceivable that there could be extreme situations where capital punishment could be legitimately sanctioned; but only, say, if a group of people were marooned on a desert island with no facilites to safely secure a crazed madman who was going around killing person after person. But subsequent editions don't even permit this loophole since, in reality, that situation doesn't exist.
So, the Church teaches - now, today, in the 21st Century - that capital punishment is an evil act.
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We cannot judge from afar. True. But someone who publicly supports the killing of babies has already pronounced judgement upon himself.
1 Corinthians 11:29 ► For those who eat and drink without discerning the body of Christ eat and drink judgment on themselves.
Biden never said he supports it. He said he job as president of a secular nation is to uphold the law
@@marty4760 then why does he vote for Pro-choice Legislation? A Catholic isn't just a Catholic in Church.
@@kevinruiz8461 because he is president in a secular nation. Not a christian nation
@@marty4760 then he needs to leave the Church so he could do his due diligence for his Secular Masters.
@@kevinruiz8461 name a secular master
"Therefore whosoever shall eat this bread, or drink the chalice of the Lord unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and of the blood of the Lord."
[1 Corinthians 11:27]
By far the best commentary on the topic, Father Casey! Thank you!
No it is another of his sophistries. Sacraments are not communal, and no one owes a presumption of innocence to anyone active as an architect in crimes against humanity.
The good thing about this channel is that you never get to see what you were expecting. I came for an explanation of the process of denying someone the Communion and what criters are used to determine if it will be done or not. While I got what I wanted, I also got a beautiful reflection about how to become a better catholic. I'm so happy because I found this channel, it is always a pleasure to learn more from a good servant of the Lord, wether religious or laic 😁
I would find his case more convincing if he used the same argument to argue that, say, Bill Barr should also be denied Communion because of his support of capital punishment, which is specifically condemned in the Catholic Catechism.
I have yet to hear a single high-profile American cleric argue that Bill Barr should not receive Communion.
Which renders the focus on Biden as utter hypocrisy and politically-motivated.
The tacit approval of far right politics from large sections of the Catholic Church in the USA is utterly crazy. I would have very bitter taste in my mouth as a Catholic in America.
@JOSHUA THOMAS But is specifically no longer accepted.
Or a cowards word salad
I remember was asked once to make a judgement on one of his bishops, and his response was who am I to decide? That was inspirational to me
That was on homosexual unions...if two persons with a homosexual attractions 'loved' each other whether it was a good...his response was 'Who am I to judge'
But if you say you want to protect your sovereign border then you are called unchristian. Pope Francis has a left wing political bias.
@@bradenwenzel7597 As did Jesus, who commanded us to love our neighbors. Peace.
@@xzonia1 so supporting abortion is loving our neighbors
@@bradenwenzel7597 good question
This is quite honestly the best take I've heard on this issue. Although I consider myself knowledgeable on the Eucharist, this video still gave me a better understanding and perspective on it. Thank you so much for such a truthful and comprehensive explanation!
on my communion host i spread margarine yum yum
@@patrickmulroney9452 Damn bro you got the whole squad laughing
Biden should not be aloud communion and frankly he should be excommunicated along with Pelosi. Anyone who openly advocates for abortion is not Catholic plain and simple. Pope Francis is too soft on these folks. We need more clergy like Fr Altman. People who will actually show a backbone and take a stand. What a disgrace.
I think you missed the whole point of this video. I highly doubt you even watched it to the end.
@@jacobmarcuspetersen3600 I did watch the whole thing. Nothing against the priest that did the video. He did a fine job. I am disappointed in the Catholic Church for not taking a stronger stance on the issue.
You can’t be Catholic and prochoice. We have a “Catholic” president that openly promotes abortion and receives communion and your ok with that? Look at all the confusion he is creating.
Thank you for addressing this issue. I'm not Catholic, but I'm Christian, and I thought you addressed it beautifully.
Catholics are Christians my sister
It seems pretty cut and dry. Those in a state of Mortal Sin ought not to receive the Eucharist. (CCC 1415) That's why we have to go to Confession first. Profaning the Eucharist is Sacrilege and a Grave Sin (CCC 2120.)
Often times, one's Mortal Sin is a private affair and so Priests, not being mind readers, freely give the Eucharist at Mass not knowing the State of the individuals receiving.
However, a Priest can and should deny communion to one that he KNOWS is in a state of Mortal Sin (Code of Canon Law 915) until and unless that individual repents and does Penance. To do otherwise is to fail to hinder Sin when the Priest has an opportunity and obligation to do so (he does.) The Priest thereby cooperates and is complicit in the Sin of another (CCC 1868.)
Moreover, one should not even ask for Communion if they are aware of Grave Sin (Code of Canon Law 916.) If Joe Biden observed this, then this wouldn't even be an issue.
If one's Mortal Sin is of a public nature and is common knowledge, then public repentance and Penance is strongly recommended, though no longer required. The Church has long taught that public repentance of public Sin was required (1917 Code of Canon Law 855,) but this was changed in 1983 with the new Code of Canon Law and it's much less harsh wording (1983 Code of Canon Law 915.)
Joe Biden has openly promoted and supported abortion, which Holy Mother Church teaches is a grave sin, the punishment of which is actually excommunication "by the very commission of the offense" (CCC 2171 - 2172.) His Mortal Sin is therefore public, known to all and no Priest can claim not to know about this, unless he lives under a rock.
Unless Joe Biden repents, preferably publically, and renounces abortion and begins working against it with the power of his office, then all Priests have a DUTY to deny him the Eucharist, not so much for the sake of his immortal soul, although important, but rather he must be denied so as not to cheapen the Body and Blood of Our Lord and scandalize others.
The Eucharist is not a cracker and should not be treated as such.
This isn't about "being judgmental," which is not a negative thing to do, it's about the respect and reverence we render to Our Lord as a matter of Justice.
God is owed respect. Forget about what Joe Biden wants or thinks he deserves, the fact is, Christ Himself deserves better treatment and ought not be abused in this way.
What's so unclear about this? Why have you spent 11 minutes basically saying, "Who are we to judge this man?"
The Church has long taught that those in Mortal Sin are to be denied Communion. St. Thomas Aquinas dealt with this issue in the Summa, Question 80, Article 6, "Holy Communion ought not to be given to open sinners when they ask for it." (Summa Theologica, III, Qu 80, art 6)
The Pope has no authority to simply overturn 2000 years of Church teaching. He can have his own opinions of course, but unless he is going to declare with Papal Infallibility that those in Mortal Sin can Receive, then Church teaching on this matter still stands and therefore Joe Biden and any other Catholic public figure are to be denied until they repent, again, preferably publically.
This isn't that complicated.
Abortion is obviously a grave sin but that should fall on the individual who has one unless Biden had paid for one personally instead of simply upholding the constitution it shouldn’t be a mortal sin.
Thank you. Glad to see there are people who aren't interested in the protestantisation of our Church.
You're right. It isn't complicated, though you've written quite a lot to say as much. You claim that President Biden is in a state of mortal sin, but you cannot know that to be the case. You should watch Fr. Casey's video talking about how one cannot enumerate mortal sins. Mortal sins require all the necessary conditions to be true, and grave matter is only one of them. One's interior realities of knowledge and consent are very private, even for public officials
@@Andy-hg8dv odd... I didn't read anything about trump in this post. Time for you to come back to reality
@@Andy-hg8dv I'm not a Trump supporter. So quick to point out fallacies. You need to do some introspection and deal with your own sin before calling out othersa
The Gospel of Jesus Christ is *the only message in the world* that has the power to transform hearts 💔-> ❤️
By God’s grace 🙏
And for God’s glory 👆🏼
Correct but you cannot understand the fullness of the Gospel without the Catholic church.
Reading the gospel without the guidance of the father's and the church, is like flying a plane without doing lessons
Does the catholic
Is the catholic church part0 of the Body of Christ?Ifso God made covenants ONLY with lsrael.There have been no covenants after Paul preached the grace gospel
Only communion that can be denied is this fake traditional garbage the world practices.
Real communion cannot be denied,
That is a spiritual conversation about the Truth.
This is eating of the bread and drinking of the cup.
You are a good man Fr Casey, but a review of canon 590 might have gone a long way to answer this question. Too many in the church of nice like to ignore canon law and scripture, to get goernment money or accolades in public view. Jesus did ask, will there be any faithful when he returns.
It has to have been close to 15 years ago now, when a family member who had been suffering through a tragic time in life came to a wedding and felt compelled to take the Eucharist. He was clearly moved and while most of us were glad to see him reach out, a few were angry. Afterward the service I can remember the priest chastising family members. That was the last time myself and all of my siblings except one, ever walked into a church again. When I saw the Eucharist used as a way of chastising someone who was trying to come out of the depths of disappear, and people in the church decided how they would use it to hurt or separate people these 'men' decided didn't deserve it, it forever changed my view of the sacrament and the church. That was a long time ago now, but I can honestly say that denying the President the Eucharist would be 'man' using the church to further his goals, not Christ's, and it would be more damaging to the church than I think you realize.
Thank you from Indonesia! This video really helps me to reflect more about Eucharist that I partake. It reminds me that Eucharist is a covenant which implicate I need to prepare myself better before I say "Amen" and what I need to do / be after being part of Jesus' mystical Body. Pray for me father for I am a sinner.
Always great conversations, I hope when you were away you had a chance to relax. I’m now back watching again.
Love from Ontario Canada
As usual this young man hits the nail on the head every time !!!
This is one time when this young man has really overstepped his bounds because any discussion on this topic in a public forum is COMPLETELY inappropriate !
@@davidkamen why? It’s a public discussion and it’s based on many of the laity calling for Biden to be denied communion. How else is Fr. Casey supposed to educate on this subject? And as a priest his opinion is doubly important to give
@@GannerRhysode it is not a public discussion when the discussion involves someone's personal values. This is a matter for the individual, hIs/her confessor or spiritual advisor. How would you like it if someone you never met and therefore you don't know starts a You Tube conversation about a very personal situation. Pope Francis reportedly told Biden to keep taking communion. That should be the end of the story but instead we see a very young inexperienced Franciscan priest starting a public discussion on something which Pope Francis has reportedly settled. Casey has crossed a really big line on this one, so he needs to take down the video. If Casey wishes to discuss the situation without naming names that's fine but he CANNOT personalize the discussion. By the by, the laity does NOT get to vote on this subject - the decision was made in Rome - end of story.
@@davidkamen Thank you. Most of this video was worth hearing, but a few of Fr. Casey's comments were inappropriate considering the Pope has already decided the matter.
@@davidkamen I disagree. Biden as a public official has made his opinions public. I don’t decide the moral direction of the country. I don’t influence 350 million people with my theological beliefs. Biden does.
And Fr. Casey didn’t start this discussion. He weighed in and his opinions are sound. This discussion has been around since Obama was president.
The beauty of this video is that it brings us to a deeper appreciation of the greatest gift of God to His Church.
The Holy Eucharist is so much more than what I have gotten to know and understand. Thank you Fr Casey
Thank you Father for explaining the Eucharist so well. Made me tear up
I am one of millions who has been hungry for days. Thank you for what you had to say.
"Judgement from afar is a dangerous game." Amen, Fr. Casey.
Those like Biden judge themselves actually (Mt. 12:37)
1.) Biden on 9/2/2021 said (per Twitter): he is “looking at what steps we can take to ensure that Texans have access to safe and legal abortions.” And he said “we” thus including himself in this endeavor.
2.) Biden on 9/3/2021: “I continue to be a strong supporter of Roe v Wade.”
3.) Biden: “I respect those who believe life begins at the moment of conception and all. I respect that, don’t agree but I respect that.”
In Gal. 5:19-21 St. Paul lists other mortal sins that 1 Cor. 6:9-10 doesn't have but there is some overlap and thus all sins from 1 Cor 6:9-10 and Gal. 5 are mortal sins and one would partake unworthily of the Eucharist (1 Cor.11:27) in a state of mortal sin.
Gal. 5:19-21:
[19] Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are fornication, uncleanness, immodesty, luxury, [20] Idolatry, witchcrafts, enmities, contentions, emulations, wraths, quarrels, dissensions, sects, [21] Envies, *murders,* drunkenness, revellings, and such like. Of the which I foretell you, as I have foretold to you, that they who do such things *shall not obtain the kingdom of God.*
Murder is a mortal sin and abortion is murder.
@@jondeibe2294 Yes, the laws of men just suit them, it is always stained and in the end will fail. There is always a trascendent law, above all other laws....the laws of God, the Truth will always be the Truth it cannot be compromised, never. "Before you were born I alteady knew you" Let us just continue to pray for each other.
@@severobedano5310 ^This.
@@severobedano5310 Just being honest here, but it seems to me that you know nothing about the law of God.
@@Michellesvintagelibrary - I read his comment as a plea to pray for one another, especially those in error. I admit, I'm no fan of the current administration (or the last one). But I think a healthier reaction, both mentally and spiritually is to focus on consciously willing the good of the other through prayer instead of beating our chests where we can be tempted by pride to deceive ourselves into thinking we are the pinnacle of virtue. Not saying that's what you do. I'm definitely guilty of it. The president has only so many people in his life capable of offering fraternal correction. We can continue to protest the sin, but hopefully find it in our hearts to pray for and love the sinner. Because by our own stick, we too will be measured. God bless you.
As someone who is currently and temporarily living with someone else without the Holy Sacrament of Matrimony I have not received the Holy Eucharist during the last months. Even a couple days ago, during All Saints Mass, the priest gave general absolution to everyone inside the Temple and I had an inner conflict on whether that had given me the grace to participate one more time in spite of my status. I still abstained in respect and reverence to the Lord present in the Sacrament.
If I uphold the Sacred Doctrine and Holy Tradition, am openly opposed to abortion and euthanasia, keep my research on faith, doctrine and theology, still know there is something that needs to be fixed before I can once again be part of the Holy Sacrifice, I don't see how could anyone who doesn't care about theology, doesn't listen to the Teachings and Doctrine, openly opposes our beliefs and has the faith as something private and of little relevance be in good conscience standing in front of a priest wanting to receive something that doesn't understand, and in fact, someone who doesn't truly worship.
Are you fornicating or are you living as brother and sister? If the former, you are in a state of mortal sin and cannot be absolved without firm purpose of amendment, which would require that you either cease relations or be married immediately. If the latter, there is no sin here. You do not need to answer me; you know the answer and should act accordingly.
So lovingly expressed! I believe your spirit understood that absolution without the intent to repent was not what Christ was asking of you. But your hunger for the Lord present in the Sacrament brings me great joy and hope. Keep going to Mass, Keep examining the conflict you feel. You are being drawn home.
Fair points. I do get frustrated though when the only three issues that ever seem to get brought up when discussing denying Communion are abortion, homosexuality and divorced people. Why is there never a call to deny Communion to those politicians who support the death penalty for instance? Or whose policies keep people in grinding poverty, or vote to participate in unjust wars?
Many years ago the priest at my parish denied Communion to a man. I’ve no idea what the priest thought he had done, turned out it was a case of mistaken identity.
Very important points.
Why would the death penalty be a call for denying communion? What is a “policy to keep people in grinding poverty?” What is an “unjust war?” Check your catechesis. You’re reaching. The conversation is centered around those things because they are objectively grave sins. Not subjective political whims that change whenever you personally feel for or against something.
This is an old, tired out and completely vague argument. Biden makes it very clear that he will push for the murder of children at a federal level. "politicians whose policies keep people in grinding poverty or vote to participate in unjust wars"...how in the world do you know the actual intention of these politicians? How do you know they are not just completely ignorant? What if they thought they did the right thing? How do you know which ones know they are intentionally leading people astray into evil and constantly pushing for it? These questions wouldn't apply to Biden beacuse, again, Biden makes it VERY clear that he knows exactly what the Catholic Church teaches, yet continues to push for the murder of children. So there is no assumption of Biden's intentions, because he says this himself in public, national speeches. I am not judging, I am simply stating the fact that Biden is completely aware of his actions, and has let the world know what he thinks of his actions, and that you can't compare a poltician who makes his anti-life views clear and pushes policies for it, versus a poltician who doesn't make the best political decisions but it is completely unclear as to what his/her intentions are and if they dissent from very important Catholic teachings.
Aside from that, the main thing that Father Casey is correct on, and this is what our Blessed Lord taught us...that first you need to look at your OWN self and examine your own road to conversion first. This is undoubtedly true, but that doesn't take away from the fact that Biden's views and intentions are very clear, that's all I'm saying. As another comment said, "not my place to judge but I really do wish that he was not putting the rest of us in a position to either ignore or condemn."
@@BreakingInTheHabit sorry man, no hate but your saying that the most important part of the Eucharist is entering into a covenant of community is just false. While important, the most important part by far is the communion we enter into with Christ by eating His Flesh and drinking His Blood. To put anything before communion with Christ in any situation is an absurdity.
@@ponti5882 paragraph 2267 of the catechism:
2267 Recourse to the death penalty on the part of legitimate authority, following a fair trial, was long considered an appropriate response to the gravity of certain crimes and an acceptable, albeit extreme, means of safeguarding the common good.
Today, however, there is an increasing awareness that the dignity of the person is not lost even after the commission of very serious crimes. In addition, a new understanding has emerged of the significance of penal sanctions imposed by the state. Lastly, more effective systems of detention have been developed, which ensure the due protection of citizens but, at the same time, do not definitively deprive the guilty of the possibility of redemption.
Consequently, the Church teaches, in the light of the Gospel, that “the death penalty is inadmissible because it is an attack on the inviolability and dignity of the person”, [Francis, Address to Participants in the Meeting organized by the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization, 11 October 2017] and she works with determination for its abolition worldwide.
Some well put together points brother. But with all due respect, that was a roundabout way of saying, ‘we know what is intrinsically true, but I am not courageous enough to say making laws that lead to human child sacrifice is a mortal sin and therefore those involved must repent and sin no more before they can receive our king.’
Imagine what the church would be like if our clergy were courageous like the saints? This silly debate would not be a debate. Should we be saving souls or saving careers? It seems like the usccb would rather save careers.
Amen 🙏 exactly! I don't think they are ready for martyrdom...I would rather die then give communion to a proud baby killer
Child sacrifice? ??????
@@tomlehr861 abortion.
@@ryann2710 not even close
@Ryan N "Bravo"
The Pope and the Church should always avoid being turned into a political tool for one side or the other.
Code of canon law 287.2 says that
Unfortunately there are always people who want to use the Church, or expand that to really any authoritatively structured religion to cement state power. And it NEVER works out good for the people. Be wary of anyone who wants to mingle Church and State power..... they do not serve God, they serve their own expansion of power under the false guise of religion and God.
I am a Eucharistic Minister, I feel when give Holy Communion it is a prayer and meditation. A line from the prayer of St. Francis sums it for me "It is giving that we receive"
I do not judge when giving Holy Communion. I do not always know what the person is like outside of church, but for at least that one moment they are connected to the Lord.
Amen! Thank You for this rare answer here. I do belief in God and in the Holy Scripture. But I also see the need to contemplate things and realities not only with the thousands of years old scritures` originals but also in the updated version of the Word of God: with the knowledge of todays science (if it is evidence-based non ideological and universal truth seeking science). Also the Bible for example did have room for corrections and/or Updates (Eunuches, the Obligation of the execution of death penaltys in every case of adultery for exemple). So I dont think that the official Catholic Church gets everything totally right about universal truth yet. Nor does the official Catholic church knows the universal truth in all it's variations and details yet. As well as no other church or religion or even science itself does know it yet fully. Still it seems very important to me, to take the age-old descriptions, experiences and symbolic and spiritual stories that were written down with high standards in quality over thousands of years in a universal way very seriousely. God Bless and lead us all always.
Are you a priest?
@@kevinsequeira6114 I am a "Layperson"
@@Irisheddy Oh okay. Just adding this in charity, so that it benefits everyone who may read your comment. Only ordained priests are called “Eucharistic Ministers”. Laypeople are referred to as “Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist.” God bless you.
@@kevinsequeira6114 "Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist" is to much to type
Praise be Jesus Christ! Now and forever!
I absolutely loved what the father said about communion, because it is so in line with what I believe, even though I am not a Roman Catholic. Listening to him I felt such a tug on my heart and a desire to be a better and more committed Christian; I am even tempted to investigate further what it would mean for me to become Catholic, because my own tradition seems lacking in many ways. I only draw back because I do not understand the doctrine of the real presence, and I see what he calls the altar, which by definition is a place of sacrifice, as rather a table where the bread and the wine, which represent Jesus' body and blood, are received. In my view all sacrifice was supplied once for all by the Lord Jesus.
However, I loved the father's phrase that it is a ratification of the new covenant performed in a corporate setting. And that I must be slow, very slow, to judge others, but quick to examine my own heart. I appreciated his reluctance to pass judgment from afar, but allowing God's grace to work through the communicant's local priest. This in a way similar to the way we make medical decisions in consultation with our own doctor. So we must consult our priest or pastor in making spiritual decisions which have much more consequence.
Yes, you are absolutely right in writing "... all sacrifice was supplied once for all by the Lord Jesus." Today, in the Eucharist we participate in the once-for-all sacrifice of Jesus upon the Cross. In a very real way we transcend the here and now and participate in the life of God who exists outside of this time and space.
In John 6, Jesus says, "Whoever eats my body and drinks my blood will live in me and I in him." Oceans of ink have been spilled writing about the meaning of the first part of this sentence. But I find it more meaningful to think about what it means to live in Jesus and have Jesus live in me. Jesus living in me means that my life is being transformed into the image of Christ. See Colossians 3.
If my life is hidden with Christ in God (Colossians 3:3) then that means that I too begin to live outside of time and space. And my own suffering becomes united with that of Christ upon the Cross (1 Peter 4:13). By sharing in Christ's suffering, we will also share in his glory when it is revealed.
Keep asking the Holy Spirit to open your eyes to Truth. Ask for your will to mirror the will of God, and you can rest He will deliver you.
Hey brother, someone gave me a very good analogy, he said that the sacrafice of Jesus is eternal and we participate in the sacrafice when we take communion. This really opened my eyes.let The Holy Spirit guide you my friend. These are very important questions to have! We are all learning! God bless :)
Hello Friend,
Please read John 6 50- 70. Jesus told his followers that to have eternal life, you must eat my flesh and drink my blood. Many followers balked at this and did not believe, so they left. Jesus said to the 12 disciples, so do want to leave too? He didn't tell them, boy those guys got it wrong. I was speaking metaphorically. No, he said this is the way to eternal life. Please ponder the gravity of what he is saying.
God bless...and I pray you find your home into the Church.
Do it
I appreciate so much Fr. Casey reminding us that Communion is not a commodity. But as a two-way covenant, I, a Lutheran, have to disagree. Communion is a covenant, yes, but it is God's work and God's gift alone. Communion, like Baptism, is not the work of human hands, but of God's hands. We humans are incapable of earning or making such lofty promises. We can't even ask for God's forgiveness except that the Holy Spirit moves us to do so. So, in taking Communion, I'm not signing a contract with God. God knows I'm incapable of keeping it. But what I am doing is receiving God's grace and mercy, and being healed in it.
Was expecting a yes or no answer, and you gave us something so much more interesting.
You really articulated this well. I'm Eastern Orthodox, so I've viewed the Biden-communion thing as a game in which I have no skin, but your point is universal to Christians: take the beam out of *your* eye before you try to remove the mote from your neighbor's eye. As the highest-ranking Catholic in the US, Biden should strive to be a model Catholic, but we should be careful to hold ourselves to the same standards we hold others.
Wow, I'm genuinely surprised by reading such reaction from Orthodox brethren. Usually the East Church is leaning more into conservative side so I wouldn't be surprised if I see one denies Biden into communion. God bless you
@@bnedcts Orthodox are brothers.
Yes, we're constantly at odds, but we believe in the same Triune God.
We have differences but we're also united in God.
There are differences even within the Catholic Church.
I support St. Francis stance on homosexuals but I also respect those who don't.
I think that the greatness of being a Christian is being able to look past our shortcomings and differences and unite in Communion.
That's all that matters, really.
Living out of grace with The Catholic Church you can't have the Eucharistic, if you did it is a mortal sin each time you receive The Holy Eucharistic. God bless you all.
Yep!
This "pro - choice" and "pro life" debate is something very American. I do dot see that president Biden supports abortions even if he is "pro-choice" politican. Then he just supports free will. Abortions are sad and should be minimized, but it needs to be done wisely. A simple prohibition is not a wise way. Instead we should find out why do abortions happen, and eradicate the reasons.
This is exactly how democrats have always felt. Republicans aren’t very bright, or particularly honest, when it comes to this topic.
Good one. Did not know where you were going with this, but it was good teaching. God does not need my help in determining who is worthy to receive the Eucharist. I think the confusion is created when the great unwashed for years here from the Priest, Popes, and Bishops this or that is a moral evil, it is wrong, and then, as you said, see prominent Catholics, who are not passive about their support for a moral wrong, be glad-handed by a priest, Bishop, and yes even the Pope. Like this video, it boils down to better teaching, which the laity is so in need of. Thanks for helping and for your clarification. We need to pray for one another, yes even Joe Biden.
boy, do I love you, my brother in Christ... incredible deep thoughts....thanks!
Not judgment, but discernment. There’s a big difference.
I agree, Chris!
Do you know what’s the difference?
@@freshliving4199 I do. Thank you.
@@chrisoliver4012 Whats the difference then?
Supporting you
Thank you 🙏🏻 Father!! I’m in literal tears…. This was so beautifully explained.
I would find his case more convincing if he used the same argument to argue that, say, Bill Barr should also be denied Communion because of his support of capital punishment, which is specifically condemned in the Catholic Catechism.
I have yet to hear a single high-profile American cleric argue that Bill Barr should not receive Communion.
Which renders the focus on Biden as utter hypocrisy and politically-motivated.
The tacit approval of far right politics from large sections of the Catholic Church in the USA is utterly crazy. I would have very bitter taste in my mouth as a Catholic in America.
@@andrewelliott1939 maybe it’s because the far right is where our faith stands at, in opposition to the cancers of Satanism, secularism, democracy and Judaism
@@refrainfromevil1377 That comment is not even worthy of a dignified response.
I truly, sincerely hope you are not a Catholic. If you are then it is an embarrassment.
@@andrewelliott1939 I can guarantee that I am a much more committed Catholic than you are. Keep pandering to secularism though, apostate.
@@refrainfromevil1377 🤣😆🤣😆🤣😆🤣😆🤣😆🤣😆🤣😆🤣😆🤣😆🤣😆🤣😆🤣😆Oh, the arrogance!!!!
This video helped me a bunch in my journey of Faith: I love how you distinguish between the pursuit of conversion and falling short in this pursuit, and participating in continuous sin without having a desire for a converted heart. I've struggled a bunch with whether I am worthy of receiving communion (because of scrupulosity) and this really clarified a lot of things for me. As long as I am actively trying to leave my sin behind and trying to become more virtuous, I have nothing to worry about. This does not take away the importance of confession because confession frees us from our slavery to sin and thus aids in our pursuit of virtue, however, it helps me to see that I am not a horrible person for not being able to make it to confession every week.
Yes - I'd identify with you take on it.
biden sins publicly on a daily basis.
Just remember that we always have something to worry about, and that Satan and sin are like roaring lions waiting for the unaware to devour them.
Be vigilant, sister.
Why do we ask this of Catholics regarding abortion, but not of Catholics regarding the death penalty?
I most certainly agree
Knocked it out of the park, I love this guy!
I would find his case more convincing if he used the same argument to argue that, say, Bill Barr should also be denied Communion because of his support of capital punishment, which is specifically condemned in the Catholic Catechism.
I have yet to hear a single high-profile American cleric argue that Bill Barr should not receive Communion.
Which renders the focus on Biden as utter hypocrisy and politically-motivated.
The tacit approval of far right politics from large sections of the Catholic Church in the USA is utterly crazy. I would have very bitter taste in my mouth as a Catholic in America.
@@andrewelliott1939 Abortion is imposing death on the innocent for personal convenience, capital punishment is ａ punishment for ａ serious crime, don’t compare apples to oranges.
From a brother priest, well done Fr. Casey
Perfectly said, Father. The Eucharist, so precious and powerful, is something that should not be taken lightly. We should all examine ourselves before receiving our Lord so that we may not be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of Christ.
I would find his case more convincing if he used the same argument to argue that, say, Bill Barr should also be denied Communion because of his support of capital punishment, which is specifically condemned in the Catholic Catechism.
I have yet to hear a single high-profile American cleric argue that Bill Barr should not receive Communion.
Which renders the focus on Biden as utter hypocrisy and politically-motivated.
The tacit approval of far right politics from large sections of the Catholic Church in the USA is utterly crazy. I would have very bitter taste in my mouth as a Catholic in America.
You asked whether I am Catholic. I am - and am a catechist, reader, liturgist and cantor.
8:24 so if it hasn’t cause a transformation in the receiver, isn’t that an indictment on the Eucharist, and not on the receiver?
And how is allowing safe abortions “denying the needs of one’s neighbor”? He’s absolutely addressing the needs of his neighbors.
I hope you’ve sincerely rethought this stance since the disaster that has ensued since Roe was repealed. Or do those women not matter to you at all? Are a clump of cells more important to the church than an adult female human life? What if it was males who got pregnant and needed abortions? I can’t help but believe that this conversation would be a lot different.
As president he takes an oath to support and defend the constitution, thus he is no position to hinder the current state of law. He may advocate to the legislature for change to the law or defer to the interpretation of the supreme court the law. Thus I believe that he should receive communion. To say otherwise defeats the separation of church and state. If the church suspends his right for communion (I agree with the opinion etc), then he is in same state of remarried divorced catholics, and he will have to decide perhaps to find a new religious congregation or live in a diminished state of grace.
Thomas of Aquinas said this about the Holy Host: mors est malis vita bonis / vide paris sumptionis / quam sit dispar exitus. That's because the Bible says: "omnis iniquitas oppilabit os suum". If a person uses his mouth to promote what the Church regards as evil, his mouth is closed. The Bishops and the Priests that allow this person the Eucharist must at least consider the issue. Otherwise the words Padre Pio used to define some priests ("butchers") might apply to them.
@Skelley-Priest And composing legendary music
aquinas did not regard abortion as a sin, nor a fetus as a souled child of god
I am at once pleasantly surprised and confirmed in my suspicions of you - I may critique your videos or tweets a lot, but I consistently do so precisely because I think you are honest in these conversations, and are not merely looking to “win” or to hear only one side of the issue. This is my roundabout way of complimenting you. Good job.
Open our hearts to Jesus especially during Advent go to the sacraments of reconciliation and communion. Life is very short let us be wise. Read the Word of God daily and try to live by it .You will change for the best.
It is the grace of God doing this in our souls.Happy Advent
This a very beautiful explanation. Very challenging and Christian. I love this. Thank you.
I would find his case more convincing if he used the same argument to argue that, say, Bill Barr should also be denied Communion because of his support of capital punishment, which is specifically condemned in the Catholic Catechism.
I have yet to hear a single high-profile American cleric argue that Bill Barr should not receive Communion.
Which renders the focus on Biden as utter hypocrisy and politically-motivated.
The tacit approval of far right politics from large sections of the Catholic Church in the USA is utterly crazy. I would have very bitter taste in my mouth as a Catholic in America.
@@andrewelliott1939 Stop spamming
@@pumamountainlion7777 I am not - I am trying to make a point.
Why don't you stop sunscibing to me? That's just creepy.
I believe the problem is that the priests want the one who receives the Eucharist to be in proper state of one's soul, but they cannot check one's state of soul. So some can say that one should not deny communion unless the person ensures the priest that he cannot take it. For there is no other way to know if the person has sinned but to ask him. And if the person answeres negative, a priest should not deny communion. Although others may say, that it's all true, but a priest should not give communion if he is not sure about the sinfulness of the person. Thus a priest still doesn't know for sure if the person has sinned gravely, but instead of leaning towards not denying communion to those in whom a priest is not sure about their sin, it's more about leaning towards denying a communion to those in whom a priest is not sure about their sin for we don't want to harm those people. So that is why it is this difficult. It's two equally catholic solutions, each with its pros and cons (excuse me for my English c: I'm from Russia)
@Martin Patrick well. That's my point. In the first case the priest may harm another person because the person lied about being not in the state of grave sin while the person was in the state of grave sin. In second case the priest is not giving a medicine for the one who may be not guilty in grave sin despite of the priest being sure that the person is in the state of grave sin. That's why it's a double sided coin. I have no idea what's worse : not to give a medicine to the one who needs it, or to give wrong medicine. That's why I called it difficult. Both actions may be called Catholic, but both are not solving the problem on 100%
Excellent! Need to teach theology to all Catholics…adults & children. The Church has not taught like this for the 50 years I have been Catholic. A convert as an adult, I learned all this from a marvelous, brilliant Irish priest. But found no born Catholics who had more than an elementary idea of the truth of the Church.
I completely agree with everything Fr. Casey has said, though I would like to add that being a good President and a good Catholic are inherently irreconcilable.
The Presidency is inherently a secular role due to the separation of church and state. A good President should represent the will of the people, all American people. And, unfortunately, Catholics are a minority in America. I believe only ~20% of Americans are Catholic. Even if we were a predominately Catholic nation, the President would still have a duty to Americans of all faiths. Hindus, Muslims, Jews, Christians, the religiously unaffiliated, and the million other varieties of faith as well as their countless sects and schisms. All of these faiths have different, sometimes even contradictory beliefs, and all should be entitled to the same respect and entitlement to practice their beliefs. So thus the only proper route that a quality President would have would be to allow each person the ability to follow the teachings of their own faith and not legislate from their own belief system.
With regards to abortion specifically, other faiths have direct contradictions to the Catholic teaching. There is the Satanic Abortion Ritual that people like to bring up in these discussions, but it's not nearly as interesting as the name would imply nor even the oldest account of religiously accepted abortion. In the Jewish faith, a woman may be commanded by her Rabbi to undergo an abortion if the mother's life would be at risk, as in Judaism the lives of those already living are prioritized over lives that may be. (Though I would like to add I am no Rabbinic scholar and these views may differ between different sects of Judaism as well as the reasons for justification) There are also many other faiths I haven't even listed that similarly condone or even require the procedure across a whole spectrum of causes.
So President Biden is in a bit of a pickle. He can choose to be a good President and allow Americans as individuals to choose to live their lives according to their own morals and religious teachings. Or he can choose to be a good Catholic and legislate from his Bible and transform America into a more Catholic nation. It is not an enviable position to be in and I'm certain this conflict weighs heavily on his mind, even without the Internet giving their two cents on the issue. All we can do is pray for him to find resolution to this conflict he is facing and hope he finds peace.
I mean sure, but should the KKK be granted freedom to lynch black people?
@@abelj5145 I think if a KKK were President he would have to follow the law that murder is against the law and against the Church. The problem for me is that Biden is going against the laws of the Church but is following the law of the Country which he swore an oath to uphold. More complicated.
@@marthawissmann8268 He is not just following or "upholding" the law. He is working very hard, or getting other people to work hard, at removing any semblance of legal protection for pre-born children. He is working to codify Roe v. Wade. He should refrain from sacrilegious Communion as should anyone else, politician or not, who supports pro-choice.
Hitler was Catholic by birth. If he had needed Catholic support to get elected, he too, would have made a big show of his Catholicism , all the while supporting mass genocide. We need manly clergy to confront him and his like.
Biden is NOT in a pickle; he specifically chose to push abortion. He rescinded the Mexico City Policy and the ban on Title X funding for abortions. He could have easily and legally kept those policies in place by simply doing nothing, but he chose to go out of his way and repeal them. He is specifically pro abortion.
@@e_rock_3149 yeah also Judaism in no way requires elective abortion. There are plenty of pro-life Jews.
He explained mass so well. Many of us are unworthy of receiving the eucharist because we disagree with the church's non negotiables but we are not public figures.
Those who sin in secret and present themselves unworthily are guilty of their own blood for their unworthy Communion, but a clergyman who gives Communion knowing the communicant to be a manifest public sinner is a murderer.
@@andrewpatton5114 Murderer? I shouldn't judge but it seems like a lot of Catholics receive holy communion but not as many go to confession. I guess it is embarrassing. Maybe I go too often. Or maybe less people are in a state of mortal sin than I think. The Lord says judge not so I will keep my eyes on my sins.
@@IONov990 Yes, the sleeping watchmen are guilty of the blood of those who perish on their watch. If, however, the priest warns them and they ignore the warnings, their blood is on their own heads.
@@andrewpatton5114 So if a priest can openly decline giving communion if someone is in the line for communion
@@IONov990 yes. There is a historical precedent im the Church of people being denied the Eucharist. Its nothing new
I don’t understand…..I’m an RCIA person and you can look at previous Popes and what they have said about abortion…..but now……I guess ones belief on abortion doesn’t matter? If you can’t tote the line on Catholic teaching then go be a Protestant, there’s no shame in it just don’t have the fortitude.
THANK YOU!
You're comment exudes a protestant way of thinking.. I highly suggest you start anew.. start with Abraham friend.. and go from there..
@@captainnes8520 Your comment exudes a modernist way of thinking, I suggest you start from Church history and go on from there.
@@captainnes8520 How so? Church history and being able to look at previous Pope’s encyclicals and also the Catechism helps the congregation develop a line of thought that is in communion with The Church, which is all things the Protestant church does not have. Protestant church history goes back to the Reformation and that’s with no public proclamations guiding their followers. So what did I cite that was Protestant?
As I remember it, Pope Francis said Mass at an old-age home and afterwards distributed Communion to everyone present...not so very many people, all women think. When he'd finished one old lady said, but Your Holiness, I'm Jewish. And the Pope smiled and said "So was He."
Aw, kindness matters more to God than all this legalistic nonsense.
The church of Dorothy Day and the Catholic Worker Movement has always been a big tent organization. Whether the church hierarchy and administrators will it or not, half of American Catholics vote Democrat and support the legalization and access to safe abortion. Denying people communion based on their political beliefs is a dangerous precedent and shouldn’t be done frivolously. The church should be a unifying force in society and these kinds of antics do not accomplish that.
Our priest, bishops etc need to stand strong and I'm disappointed the Pope has been silent on this topic. Why is the question? God have mercy on us all
You're avoiding the issue.
You don't turn it back on to other people! That was a lot of nonsense! We are supposed to examine ourselves, yes. We get that! What we don't do is examine ourselves in the light of someone else's sins. The opportunity should be taken to counsel someone who is unrepentant seeing they desire to take Communion, help them to understand the grave finality of continuing in unrepentant sin.
A man may draw his last breath at any moment - a cleric should keep that in mind & not be left with someone's blood on his hands! Sorry but this sounds very lukewarm to me.
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In reality, Jesus: Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity (Second PERSON of the Blessed Trinity) IS What our Catholic Church refers to-synonymously-as The Eucharist. The Mystery of Jesus' physical Presence on earth. He is also Personally present in the sick room of every incapacitated person as he awaits His physical Presence when the chaplain brings Him into the room for Holy Communion. In other words, the Person of Jesus, our BFF, is with all of us, all the time, anywhere we are: can't see Him; can't hear Him. He is not a figment of our imagination.
When we come together for the Holy Sacrifice, we express our love, faith and gratitude to Him, His Father and Holy Spirit.
Thoughtful and considerate, even though I don’t fully agree. I appreciate your focus staying on the topic of the Eucharist, rather than personal condemnation.
Thank you for such an understandable talk about COVENANT AND GOD WITH US HIS GREAT LOVE IS BEYOND ALL WORDS.
FATHER YOU ARE SAVING THE PEOPLE OF GOD WITH YOUR CORRECT EXPLANATIONS.
Although I’m not a believer, I sent this video to my sister/BIL/nephews, since this is a beautiful explanation of the sacrament. It’s why I cannot walk to the alter at a wedding and/or holiday, since I do not want to disrespect the tradition
Your comment is possibly one of the more sensitive and tender replies. Especially since you state you are not a believer. I think it is not only that you don't wish to disrespect the tradition; but that your spirit recognizes on a deeper gut level, that God is there.
Sorry father. I disagree, this Pope is basically saying Biden is ok to do whatever he wants.
I wasn't aware that you had been given the authority to interpret/translate the word of God as conveyed through His vicar the pope here on earth.
Agreed
@@thomasdaugherty472 some things are plain to see like the evil in some American politicians who claim to be Catholics , but you would never know it by the evil they support.
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t's not what he is saying. He is saying that maybe POTUS joe will be called to account by clergy like a bishop who knows more about him. But I feel he shouldn't either.
We have all but forgotten the “examination of conscience” we should make before receiving Holy Communion. St. Paul is very clear about being unworthy to receive the Eucharist in 1 Corinthians 11:25-26.
Joe Biden should not HAVE to be denied the Eucharist. He should deny HIMSELF the Eucharist just like the rest of us when we’re conscious of mortal sin and can’t get to Confession before Mass.
It’s perfectly licit to go to Mass and NOT take Communion.
And should Bill Barr deny himself Communion for his support of capital punishment?
@Andrew Elliott: No. Capital punishment may be disapproved by the Church but, unlike abortion, it is not an intrinsic evil.
@@johnflorio3052 Since when is murder - even State sponsored murder, not intrinsically evil?
@@johnflorio3052 Capital punishment IS intrinsically evil. Taking of human life is the taking of human life.
@@Macmumoz To say that capital punishment is intrinsically evil is to accuse God of commanding evil throughout the Old Testament. Even when Jesus stopped the adulteress from being stoned, He did not say it was wrong to stone her, but rather reminded the crowd that they, too, needed mercy. Therefore, let us plead for the lives of criminals not because they do not deserve death, for indeed they do, but because we must show mercy in order to hope for mercy for ourselves.
Just a reminder to everyone, "Anyone who desires to receive Christ in Eucharistic communion must be in the state of grace. Anyone aware of having sinned mortally must not receive communion without having received absolution in the sacrament of penance." Catechism of the Catholic Church 1415.
It's as simple as that !
You are quite a teacher. You are utilizing the internet. The way you teach the points you make remind me of how Bishop Fulton Sheen utilized television.
Interesting thoughts. I'm a Seventh Day Adventist and when I was a kid I wasn't allowed to participate in Communion because I hadn't been baptized until I was either 11 or 12 years old. As an adult I question whether its a good idea not to allow those who aren't baptized to partake in communion because the reason I got baptized was so that I could partake in communion and not because I wanted to give my life to the Lord. But your words have given me something to think about.
Hi Sean.
Hope some day you also think to obey Jesus when he says that all who want eternal life, need to eat his flesh and drink his blood.
Only in his church its possible to make this happen. Not only scriptures say it very clear but listen to Jesus him self who explains it severas times in John 6, pointing the relevance to do it for eternal life.
John 6: 52-59
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52 Then the Jews began to argue sharply among themselves, “How can this man give us his flesh to eat?”
53 Jesus said to them, “Very truly I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you.
54 Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day.
55 For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink.
56 Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in them.
57 Just as the living Father sent me and I live because of the Father, so the one who feeds on me will live because of me.
58 This is the bread that came down from heaven. Your ancestors ate manna and died, but whoever feeds on this bread will live forever.”
59 He said this while teaching in the synagogue in Capernaum.
As you noticed, Jesus is telling all of us this spiritual truth, so we must believe Jesus and that is listen him carefully his word, believe what he is saying and must important obey his truth and comandment.
After this revelation to jews, disculpes and all human kind he also said:
Luke 22: 7-20
14 When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table.
15 And he said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.
16 For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God.”
17 After taking the cup, he gave thanks and said, “Take this and divide it among you.
18 For I tell you I will not drink again from the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.”
19 And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.”
20 In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.
So its important we all think about our eternal life. Because we must do what Jesus tells us to do, obeying him because that is loving him.
All those who “mentally” desire to love him but does not do what he says have a beautiful feeling but they do not love him in truth.
He loved his Father and he prooved his love by obeying him, offering us his word, truth, revelation and sacrifice.
Jesus sent his disciples to Baptize all human kind so the people are converted from creatures to God’s children.
Therefore when you are Baptized by a priest (with the autority and power of the Holy Spirit), you are converted in Gods son and be able to participate of the flesh and blood of Christ.
Its important that you know this and also that Jesus gave litteraly an order to his apostles to Baptize, Evangelize, Love, Feed with his flesh and blood, and litteraly to forgive your sins to have his grace.
If you are not obeying him, by following his truth on his word, your eternal life will be compromised.
Just think about it when praying and holding the Bible in your hands.
God bless!!!
Thanks Sean. Whats the difference between Thou shall not commit Adultery, and Thou Shall not Kill? If I am divorced and remarried, the church denies me receive the Eucharist. It is political to allow politicians who participate by advocating for access to abortion in their COMMUNITY the Eucharist. It is biblical to deny the Eucharist to those who participate by voting in Murder.
This was good teaching but you haven’t addressed the question other than saying you don’t have enough information. Like the bishops who like the perks they get by being close to these politicians the real question is ignored. Dolan says what good would it do. Gregory won’t even address it. The Pope can’t say it is murder in one breath and he is a good Catholic in the next. But we have survived bad Poe’s and bad Bishops before and will continue to until the end. Dante apparently was right. I pray for all their souls. And mine.
This is the best comment I’ve seen. There is a yes or no answer to this question but he refuses to address it.
Our Catholic Church teaches that if a person receives Holy Communion unworthily, that person commits a Mortal Sin, an extreme offense against The Blessed Trinity. What can make a Catholic more unworthy than endorsing-publicly, enthusiastically and continually- the murder of millions, unborn and beyond, human beings? Our Catholic Church needs to call out Pres Biden because his public actions are so egregious.
@@FranklinPUroda AMEN we must stand against evil
Yes and we currently have a very wicked pope, I pray for his soul.
Father Casey is not Biden's bishop; therefore he is under no requirement to take a stand on this issue. as a Catholic blogger said, "I'm medieval peasenting this one." Father Casey may be a priest but that doesn't mean he must have an opinion on whether or not Biden may receive communion. I appreciate his thoughtful insight however.
Superb. You describe with great thoughtfulness and clarity what the Eucharist is and how we need to approach it, with the reverence and obligations that it calls all of us in the church to. I appreciate your courage in addressing this issue. Most of all I appreciate the fair and studious way you approach the issues you address in these videos, I wish all of us faithful could be so civil in our discourse on these issues.
When I asked this question I looked to the official church teaching. You can't receive unless you are a state of grace. Canon Law states that if you support mortal sin, you yourself are held accountable for such. Therefore without repentance and forgiveness for such, you would not be worthy to receive.
As a "Catholic-in-Exile" as I think of myself, I would NEVER approach the Eucharist until something changes in this relationship-not even in the hospital prior to surgery. And, I have not for decades. That said, I do observe from the outside.
I wonder how a devoted Catholic who even wears a rosary around his wrist, can so publicly advocate for abortion without even a nod to the moral gravity of the act and the need for some protections. Like, pick a poin t when it should not be legal,or state " I can be persuaded to decriminalize" up to 13,16,20 weeks, whatever,in deference to the obvious disagreements over when life begins. ( The moment of conception will never,ever fly again in the face of modern diversity, technology, etc). They no longer even give lip service to seeking compromise as a possible means to reduce the numbers and ensure do.estic tranquility. Many Catholic public figures present no qualifiers,in some ways they are more like cheerleaders for unrestricted access as a right. Very troubling.
That said, the hothead bishops and priests I hear about or have seen on YT (and personally experienced),or in the news, make me sick. Sick! They constitute a bigger obstacle to me,and many others I know, than the relaxed Catholics with "heterodox" views. EWTN also comes to mind,oy vey. Francis,with a sincere pastoral heart, muddies things given the press' inability to grasp complexity.
This friar is a fair and compassionate man,as far as I can see. There are far too few of his ilk.
I appreciate FrCasey's thoughtful discussion(s).