Guest Guest Posted July 30, 2005 Posted July 30, 2005 if someone is struggling with an addiction of something that is otherwise a mortal sin, they are not freely choosing the action. is the addiction a mortal sin in itself? is someone with an addiction of an otherwise mortal sin forbidden from receiving communion?
Laudate_Dominum Posted July 30, 2005 Posted July 30, 2005 Addiction lessens one's culpability so that something that may be grave matter may perhaps not be a mortal sin. As far as receiving Holy Communion, I have heard of instances in which a priest has allowed a person in this situation to receive. It is really something that must be dealt with on the level of the particular. I would strongly suggest that a person in this situation get with a wise and capable spiritual director and/or confessor. This priest could help the person overcome this addiction as well as discern the matters you asked about. God bless.
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