The preliminary texts of a new Vatican document regarding the Eucharist are being prepared for the October synod. What’s interesting is that when Pope Benedict XVI and others spoke of a smaller, more faithful Catholic Church, he probably had this in mind:
In one section, for example, the document criticized the faithful who support Catholic politicians who themselves back abortion and other policies contrary to church teaching.
“Some receive Communion while denying the teachings of the church or publicly supporting immoral choices in life, such as abortion, without thinking that they are committing an act of grave personal dishonesty and causing scandal,” it said.
“Some Catholics do not understand why it might be a sin to support a political candidate who is openly in favor of abortion or other serious acts against life, justice and peace.”
Some don’t. Others do.
Let’s hope the John Kerry’s, Ted Kennedy’s, and Tim Kaine’s of the world are taking notice and discerning for themselves whether their faith matches their political beliefs, and ask the tough question “Which is more important?”