Receiving the Eucharist is a statement of one’s full communion with the Church. Making that clear, by instruction if possible and disciplinary action if necessary, is a pastoral obligation. Continue Reading »
The International Eucharistic Congress was a statement about the rebirth of Hungary and the persistence of faith. Continue Reading »
Since being appointed bishop of Springfield, Illinois in 2010, I have been asked many times about the matter of Holy Communion for Sen. Richard Durbin, whose home is in Springfield. In April 2004, Sen. Durbin’s pastor, Msgr. Kevin Vann (now Bishop Kevin Vann of Orange, California), said he would . . . . Continue Reading »
Underlying Catholic Democrats’ “Statement of Principles” is widespread poor catechesis on the Eucharist, exacerbated by self-seeking politicians and churchmen. Continue Reading »
The “Statement of Principles” issued by Catholic Democrats in Congress bespeaks the hollowness of Democrats’ claims to respect human dignity while denying the right to life of the most vulnerable persons. Continue Reading »
The bishops must work together to proclaim and uphold the truth that the Church is a eucharistic community. Continue Reading »
Parents who neglect their families, lead them based on what other people might say, or act simply to prevent childish tantrums fail in their responsibility. Spiritual fatherhood in the Church is no different. Continue Reading »
The coherence of Catholic belief and the behavior it requires applies to all Catholics, not merely public officials, and it applies all the time and everywhere. Continue Reading »
The sluggish, tepid approach to a crisis of Eucharistic coherence that Cardinal Ladaria urges on the U.S. bishops is badly misconceived. Continue Reading »
The imposition of eucharistic sanctions is not a political game, but a pastoral consideration. Continue Reading »
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