Ooohh, I am soooo sorry if that headline is judgmental.  But, the Bible does say that he that eats and drinks Communion unworthily eats and drinks judgment on himself.  Suffice it to say, the same members of Congress who last fall wrote a letter to the USCCB chastising them for some of their positions (unmitigated gall, anyone?) have stated that they will receive the Eucharist at the papal Mass tomorrow.

Here are some stupid comments from the politicians:

“Pope Benedict’s historic visit is an important opportunity for Catholics and for all Americans to reflect on the ways we can contribute to the common good, address global issues of poverty, disease and despair,” said Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., whose views in 2004 led several Midwestern bishops to say they would deny the Democratic presidential nominee Communion.

“In a nation and a world facing such extraordinary and daunting challenges, the pope’s visit promises hope, inspiration and great wisdom,” Kerry said in a statement.

“There’s a time for celebrating who we are as Catholics, and this is one of those times,” said Rep. Jose Serrano, D-N.Y.

“The leader of my church and a head of state is visiting my country, my city where I work, in a brand new ballpark,” he added. “There is a great sense of excitement.”

No, the Eucharist isn’t about the physical real presence of Christ’s body, blood, soul, and divinity, it’s about being proud that the Pope’s visiting your country.

Think just for a minute…provided these folks don’t go to confession before the Mass (and let’s face it, they clearly don’t think they have anything to confess) the blood of millions of innocents is on their hands, and those hands will hold Jesus.  Makes me want to wretch.  The fallen part of me wants to be really judgmental about them…but one must not forget the transformative power of the Eucharist.  It is Jesus after all.  Maybe the veil of ignorance will be lifted from them when they receive and they will change their positions which are incompatible with Catholic teaching.