Do You Need To Be In A State Of Grace Before You Recieve The Eucharist

[infinitelord1]

Ive often thought about how Christ must have chosen Judas knowing exactly what was going to happen in the future. Im not really sure why he would chose someone knowing that they would play an important role in his execution. But, of course, he did.

[Mark of the Cross]

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Ive often thought about how Christ must have chosen Judas knowing exactly what was going to happen in the future. Im not really sure why he would chose someone knowing that they would play an important role in his execution. But, of course, he did.
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Probably because there was a lesson in it for us.

[let_go_let_God]

[quote name='infinitelord1' timestamp='1296805589' post='2208579']
Ive often thought about how Christ must have chosen Judas knowing exactly what was going to happen in the future. Im not really sure why he would chose someone knowing that they would play an important role in his execution. But, of course, he did.
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Probably because he would play an important part in his execution.

God bless-
LGLG

[Papist]

YES!!!! You must be in a state of grace. "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. Let a man examine himself, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup" (1 Cor. 11:27–28)

[ExCorde]

It's important to discuss the rules of the spiritual "game", the spiritual struggle, and the essential canons were all laid out already.

But it does boil down to sincerity, unless you really are unsure of the theological definition of "state of grace", which you can (should) access in the Catechism. A good examination of conscience is also essential - do you have a good guide for that?

A simple way to look at it when scrupulosity creeps in is to ask yourself where you are on the path to Christ.

Are you on it, but stumbling? Are you sincere about the transformation of your heart?

Or are you afraid? Are you still suspicious, thinking the Lord doesn't know you better than you know yourself?

This is something we spoke about in chat previously: it's not about what you did or didn't do, it's about what you surrender so you may receive Him. You need to make the decision to offer yourself to Him.

What you seem to be experiencing now is this: doubt. He knows you! You can't hide any secret from Him and at the same time He won't terrorize you for knowing them, as long as you consciously accept that He holds the truth about you and the power to set you free from all of your sins. Don't wait for the rolling thunder, just stop running away from Him and come out of hiding. Do not be afraid and come to the Lord's table. Be brave and receive Him aware of all your unworthiness but also aware and aching for your salvation.

[Mark of the Cross]

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It's important to discuss the rules of the spiritual "game", the spiritual struggle, and the essential canons were all laid out already.

But it does boil down to sincerity, unless you really are unsure of the theological definition of "state of grace", which you can (should) access in the Catechism. A good examination of conscience is also essential - do you have a good guide for that?

A simple way to look at it when scrupulosity creeps in is to ask yourself where you are on the path to Christ.

Are you on it, but stumbling? Are you sincere about the transformation of your heart?

Or are you afraid? Are you still suspicious, thinking the Lord doesn't know you better than you know yourself?

This is something we spoke about in chat previously: it's not about what you did or didn't do, it's about what you surrender so you may receive Him. You need to make the decision to offer yourself to Him.

What you seem to be experiencing now is this: doubt. He knows you! You can't hide any secret from Him and at the same time He won't terrorize you for knowing them, as long as you consciously accept that He holds the truth about you and the power to set you free from all of your sins. Don't wait for the rolling thunder, just stop running away from Him and come out of hiding. Do not be afraid and come to the Lord's table. Be brave and receive Him aware of all your unworthiness but also aware and aching for your salvation.
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I like the tone of that!

[Deb]

If you go to confession at least every two to three weeks and do not commit any mortal sins, you will always be good to receive the Eucharist. The Eucharist also wipes away your venial sins so you can confess them at Mass before you receive. If you receive every day, you will find it much easier to not fall into any mortal sin PLUS the grace you receive is astounding! Praise Jesus for the beautiful Sacraments He has given us in our Church.