I know it would be immoral to clone Abp. Burke…but…
Have you read the transcript of his interview? We need more bishops with such a clear understanding of Canon 915.
The Canon is completely clear, it is not subject in my judgment to any other interpretations. When someone is publicly and obstinately in grave sin we may not administer Holy Communion to the person. And that, basically, for two reasons: number one, to prevent the person himself or herself from committing a sacrilege, and secondly, to protect the sanctity of the Holy Eucharist.
In fact, the Canon puts the burden upon the minister of Holy Communion whether it’s the ordinary minister which would be a bishop, a priest, a deacon—or an extraordinary minister—it doesn’t make any difference. It says they’re not to be admitted to receive Holy Communion.
Predictably, the crew that says “we don’t want to alienate anyone” is out in force on this…simple fact of course is that Burke’s really just trying to do his pastoral duty of preventing someone from jeopardizing their soul.
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