I myself am not Catholic, I'm a protestant. I'm grateful for the good information about Catholicism. I've always been intrigued by other perspectives. Thanks.

One day I hope to partake in the Eucharist. Im learning about Catholicism and I want to join the one day.

As a protestant I might not be invited to share in the holy communion at a mass in a Catholic church, but as brothers we will share at the same table when we eat together at the supper of the lamb in the coming kingdom. I long for that moment of unity and oneness expressed, a reality that already exists in the body of Christ. We are one.

Forty years ago I was a Protestant "pastor". Twenty years ago, after much struggle, I became Catholic. Today, I'm in love with His Church. He's here, especially at Mass. So I'll stay here.

Casey, my small boy,(see I’m 84, and hearing you twice-thrice a day allows me a small measure of latitude). I have spiritually adopted you, truly. I sooo admire you and your way, sorry, ways, of living your ministry, that I want to congratulate you on the beautiful, concise, simple graphics you utilise in your videos. I happen to be a graphic designer myself, so do tell the person creating such valuable symbolistic images, that his/her work is much admired. I particularly love the main symbol, in mono colour, of the dancing monk cloaked in full habit !!! May your days be inspired always.

I am converting to Catholicism, and my first Mass I attended, at the time of the Eucharist, I felt so ashamed walking up with my arms crossed. I wanted to partake in the presence of Christ, but I did not want to risk the unworthy taking of the Eucharist.

I am Baptised in the Orthodox Church and as such im in the uniquelly priviledged position to be able to receive communion in all 3 major churches with apostolic succession (Orthodox , Catholic and Anglican) I go to Church every sunday but it always varies as to which Church Taking part in holy communion with all different kinds of people, but all devoted to god is something im immensly grateful for having access to

Keeping you in prayer for your ordination, Br Casey. You have done an excellent job so far! Best regards from Singapore.

I’m gonna start my conversion to Catholicism. I went to my first mass last Sunday and it was amazing! Hopefully I’ll get baptized soon, go to confession, and I will always strive to live my life as Christ would live his. I obviously never will but to the best of my abilities

Love Catholicism

May you have a holy ordination. God bless you. May God give you peace! 😇🙏

My grandmother is Catholic and my grandfather is Episcopal. Every day they go to daily mass together and my grandfather just asks for a blessing instead of communion. Still a wonderful way for them to bond united in Christ

I've been mentioning you in my daily rosary for 1/2 a year now. I pray that ull inspire many young men to consider the priesthood and religious life. Pray for me as well, as I'm hoping to become a cloistered Nun one day. Im still uncertain where that's suppose to be. So pray for me, and remember me when u say ur first mass. I'll offer up my communions for u. God Bless u brother! 🕊🌹🌹🌹🙏🏻

Thank you for your clear explanation. As a Protestant regularly working in Roman Catholic services as a choral conductor, I don’t find it awkward not receiving the communion. I do find it pleasant to receive a blessing instead.

Brother, I found you a week ago and I am actually enjoying your videos, keep yo the awesome work.

I can’t begin to imagine how proud your parents must be of you.

A Zoarastrian couple, friend of my family insisted on receiving HolyCommunion to feel they have participated fully in the banquet of our Lord. The did this every year, only once a year on the feast of Our Mother of the Forsaken in Vadodara,Gujarat,India, This feast is celebrated on the 26thJanuary every year. My parents were disturbed and sought help from the Chaplain of the shrine. They were informed as long as they take it with total reverence and belief it is alright. On this day the 26thJanuary people gather from all around India of all religions who have immense faith in Our Mother of the Foresaken. It is virtually impossible to know who is Catholic and who is not. The Priests do announce that only Catholics should receive Holy Communion, yet a few like this Zoarastrian couple donot follow/listen to instructions.

May The Almighty Father see you through your ordination🙏🙏🙏

Facinating video, especially as a Protestant who was essentially booted out of a Catholic church when it was time for communion. It felt weird, because at the time I was fairly new to the Christian journey (and erm.. life) and unaware of some of the... shall we say... complex history of the Church in general. It was especially wierd because I was only there as part of a service to promote unity between the local Methodists, Catholics and Anglicans who had come together to run an outreach holiday club for the area. This wasn't in the USA either, but middle-of-nowhere UK. One day, I hope all denominations will be able to take bread and wine together. I pray it happens before Jesus gets back. Anyways, great video. My your ordination go without a hitch and I look forward to hearing more from you in the future!

Great video. Thanks brother my brotha! Looking forward to seeing your ordination. Hope you share that with us.

Thank you Fr Casey for another video. My late husband was Church of England, but wanted our children to be Catholic because I am Catholic. When he died my priest conducted the service. I go up for a blessing if I go to a Church of England service, even though they would allow me to receive their holy Communion. We have not reached that level of unity yet.

May you become a saint like St. Francis Assisi. May our good LORD help you to endure all the throns and stones on your narrow way to the Kingdom of Heaven. May GOD make you a channel through which many souls enter the heaven. Praise be with JESUS ❤

you live in GA? So do I! I was supposed to have been confirmed in the Catholic Church last Easter but because of the coronavirus my Confirmation has been postponed indefinitely but Lord willing I will recieve the Sacraments of Confirmation and the Eucharist soon

I’m respectful of your video and I also believe that the Catholic Church has made communion too complicated. He simply said, “Do this in remembrance of me.” This is one of the primary reason why I’m not catholic. I don’t like the separation and dividing of people. Your videos are amazing and I really enjoy them. I will pray for you as you progress through your upcoming events.

As an Anglican, I thank you for this video, though it doesn't exactly answer the question. All the best for your ordination and God bless you in your new ministry. I hope you'll be posting a video of the day so that we can share it with you.

I enjoy watching your videos. My Grandma was Catholic but I was raised Protestant. May God continue to bless you and I will keep watching !

Being a Protestant that attends both the Ukrainian Catholic and Protestant Church it was Wonderful to have it explained to me like this. Thank you and God Bless.

Great video! 🙏Prayers coming your way during this time of your ordination🙏 Have a great summer and we will look forward to your return and more great videos!💙

True sweet story here: My granddaughter had a Jewish friend whom she met when their moms (one being my daughter, of course) all met at a small park close to our houses. The girls were each about 18 months old. They became good buddies, & still are in their 20ies. Anyway, one day my granddaughter stayed overnight at her friend’s house. They were about 5 years old then. I told my granddaughter when I left her off the night before, that I will pick her up for Mass the next morning.(we were Catholic). Sunday morning I went to pick up my granddaughter, & her friend said that she wanted to go to church, also. Her parents thought it would be a good idea for their daughter to see & learn about other religions. During Communion/Eucharist, I told the girls to wait until I go up for the Host. When I came back to the pew, our little Jewish friend, looked up at me with sad, startled, eyes, & asked me if I WAS ACTUALLY EATING FLESH & DRINKING BLOOD! I put my arms around her, hugged both girls, & told them that it was our belief, we believe in our hearts & souls that this is Jesus. I explained later the Host looks like a tiny flattened Matzo & the wine looks like grape juice, but our belief is that it is the body & blood of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. I told our young Jewish friend, that Jesus was born J a divine Jew. She was both surprised & delighted. I then took the happy God loving little girls out for lunch. Peace be with you! ✝️ Shalom! ✡️

Keeping you in prayer Bro. Casey! May the Holy Spirit and His spouse, the Blessed Mother, be your light, guide and protection in all your days!

Yo, this video was JAM PACKED with info! It pretty much sums up everything I needed to know about not receiving as a Catchumen and what I can say to my protestant friends. God bless you on your upcoming ordination, soon to be Father.

Great video (as always). You will be in my prayers and I look forward to your next video when you will be Reverend Father Casey.

"It is not enough being in the same place, doing the same thing" right on the spot!!! 👌👌👌

I am 42 years ordained my friend and I testify that this Lover who has chosen you is wildly beautiful, fiercely faithful, and touchingly tender. 42 years later it is far better than I could have dreamed. May it be so for you. Remember it is not WHAT you do it is WHO you do it for. He is awesome, and we are loved. Topic for the future? What it is like to be ordained a priest. St Francis walk with you.

I have just realised that for 37 years I thought this ritual was called 'The Uterus' (which I have always thought was odd), I have only just (through this video) come to realise that it is called 'The Eucharist'... every day is a school day!

I love my Catholic Faith. I need my Catholic Faith ever single day. I do not participate in the Eucharist b/c my husband is not Catholic. He grew up in the Methodist Church. His dad is a retired preacher. I decided to become Catholic when I was four years old. My mom grew up in a different church call / name Santa / Saint Doctrine in Honduras 🇭🇳. I had to convince my mom to get me baptized Catholic. Thanks be to God that she accepted it and I was baptized four days before my fifth birthday. Glory to God forever and ever 🙏 🙏♥️♥️

My prayers are with you brother . God’s blessings in abundance with your ordinations.

Your points are always clear.. Dear Job fellow son of St. Francis... I hold you in my prayers..

I pray for you daily...best wishes to you on your ordination day...and may God bless you always...see you at the end of summer.

I was watching someone on EWTN , explaining that 'Do this in memory of me", means to "remember my whole life when you receive me(Jesus)"

Thank you so much - this talk is so spot on . Thank you for being honest and open about this central issue. Too many people, especially in the West ,have become embarrassed about their faith, quite often because of ignorance. Thank you for bringing the truth into light .

Good luck Br Casey! Sending prayers your way 🙏🏻

Christ did not say do it as a catholic but do it in remembrance of me

Our prayers for all to be ordained this year. God 's blessings be with you all

May the Holy Spirit work in through and around you, pushing out anything not of God. With so much to do, l pray Jesus will guide your steps, keep you fed, spiritually as well as nutritionally, give you strength and perseverance to help in getting moved to your new home, at least for the foreseeable future. Lastly, I pray that God's will be done and that it be our will as well. In Jesus name. Amen. I am an ELCA Lutheran, our rule for communion is (Not word for word) any baptized Christian that beleive in Jesus Christ is welcome to join in the meal. I heard your explanation on why who is welcome and who is not, the LCMS in our town goes a step further and will not offer communion to non members of their church. I was 32 years old when I was baptized on May 2, 2004. I felt immensely blessed to have celebrated my 15 year baptismal anniversary earlier this month. I only bring this up because I truly was a wretch before I believed in Jesus Christ. I thought Christians were weak minded fools. I used our Fathers name as a punchline or in vain daily if not hourly. When my heart started to soften, I was full of questions. As I inched toward believing I was cautious, like I was going to get caught in a trap. It was like i was waiting for one little thing to confirm what I had suspected all along, that church was full of Bible thumping, holier than thou, stuck up, finger wagging fools just waiting to tell me why I wasn't good enough and would have my own private rocket to shoot me straight to he'll (which at the time, I really didn't know what he'll was, outside off a fire pit). So my fiancee and my daughter and I started in the attending services. As we walked in the first time, I was relieved and a bit stunned that the church did not collapse on me. We live in a town of around 7 to 8 thousand people. So we knew a lot of people at church, mostly acquaintances, but there were a lot of smiles and hand shake and hugs. I found that I really enjoyed going. Much of what was being said, I did not understand, how it worked. At the time, we had communion twice a month (it is now every Sunday and most special services during the week), although I wasn't able to partake in the bread and wine I always went forward for a blessing. To wrap it up, I am beyond blessed that Jesus continued to pursue me even though I said no and ran away for so long. I also feel very blessed that "one" thing didn't happen to drive me away. I often wonder, for those folks who may be wanting to attend a service but feel like I did or maybe they are nervous. It's fair to say they don't know why this part of the service is excluding them. If we were having a meal in our fellowship hall after the service, they would be welcome to come eat as much as they wanted. It is very scary to go to church thst first-time ever or first time in years because you fell away and now you are walking in to sit before God. God that created everything. God that flooded the world. God that stepped down from Heaven and was born a baby, grew an taught in the temple, started a ministry and in a few short years was nailed to a cross. He paid for my sins that day. He paid for your sins that day. He paid for the sins of all that day, for those who came before, for every life that has been a part of time, for those who believe and for those that use His name in vain or as a punchline, for those that don't believe and never will. When you are brand new, trying to know God and all that happened and the meal is offered for everyone... except you. On the night in which He was betrayed, Jesus took bread, raised it up, blessed it, broke it and gave it to His disciples saying "Take and eat. This is my body given for you, do this for the remembrance of me." In the same way He raised the cup blessed it and gave to all to drink saying "Take and drink, this cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sins. Do this for the remembrance of me. There were no if, ands or buts... it was His blood shed for all people. As that new person that is not included could be a person that leaves and never steps foot in church ever again. Is it worth it? This is way longer than it need to be, but I believe it is something that we should take a look at and see if it is the best way to go about it. God bless you and enjoy this new era of your life.

I am a Protestant Pastor. I have been served communion, by Roman Catholics Priests many times. These Roman Catholic Priests knew me, knew I am NOT Roman Catholic, yet had no problem serving me communion.

Seems odd that Catholics can marry non believers with the blessing of the church but yet Protestants can’t take communion. The Bible teaches not to be unequally yoked so the only situation where this should occur is if the couples married before either was a Christian. Also Protestants don’t approach the table in a cavalier manner as the passages about taking communion in an unworthy manner are often recited at the Eucharist.

All the best Brother Casey ! My prayers are with you.

As a protestant, I am very thankful for your love and Biblical literacy. I wanted to be a monk for a while so this is special to me. Thank you very much!

One time I visited a small Christian Church, non denominational, I had an overwhelming Spiritual Experience and communion (protestant version) and I felt God's power flow thru my body to the point that I was shaking and trembling like Apostle Paul trembled on Damascus road!! I felt so light and floaty and free and an inner joy and a surrender!! I remember each step I took towards the communion table, the more I felt God's presence! This anointing and power from God was so strong that I now understand why some Christian's get slain in The Spirit and fall down!! This kind of power that I experienced I believe is strong enough to cure illness or heal people!! I love The Catholic faith but this was my Experience that I had visiting a small Christian Church!! God's spirit is at all Churches!!

Thank you God, for we are Catholics 🙏🙏🙏😇😇😇

I love watching your videos as you seamlessly clear all the minor doubts that we have in our faith and provide the reason for the way it functions. God bless you. You are a role model for all the youth.

As an evangelical minister who has been to mass more than a few times, I have never been offended by the fact that Catholic communion was not open to me - even though our communion admits all baptized Christians and even sincere seekers. We too believe that we encounter Christ in a powerful way and the exact way is not known to us. That said, I would like direction as to how a respectful protestant Christian participate in the Mass? I have had Catholic lay people tell me that I should enter the line as if receiving Communion, but then cross their arms and then receive a blessing instead. I have not done so as I wished to be as respectful as possible.

I'm both humbled and relieved to receive the eucharist. Every time.

I went to my first Mass a few weeks ago. I sat in the back and enjoyed how peaceful it was and enjoyed praying. When it came time for Communion everyone got up to get in line except me. I knew I could not receive so I stayed put. I felt awkward being the only one who didn’t line up so I slipped out the doors. I know now to cross my arms and so I’m hoping I’ll feel less awkward next time :-/

Bless you Brother. As an Anglican and I realise this is not the case in the USA, but I have been able to recieve Holy Mass at Catholic churches because I was in an area where there were no Anglican churches, and in such circumstances we were permitted to receive from a Catholic church, and in like kind in the reverse would be true for a Catholic. I cannot remember the exact concorrdat this was signed under; but in each case again it also relies upon being in common with God and each other. Settle our sins quickly. All blessings in your service.

You should make a video on the steps of becoming a religious priest. And how it might differ from becoming a diocesan priest.

I am a protestant who has been attending mass at a Catholic church for about a year because I like the reverence of Catholic worship. No one there knows me and I know that could slip down and take communion and no one but God and I would be aware. I have faithfully respected Catholic teaching however out of respect and will continue to do so. I would like to respectfully ask, though. If Christ could serve Judas Iscariot, whom he had just declared a traitor shouldn't that allow anyone to receive the elements, even in bad faith? I understand what you are saying about unity, but Judas was clearly not unified with the other apostles. Was that first meal less unifying for the other eleven? If you do not have time to answer this I understand and please know that I have learned a great deal from your videos and thank God for your patience, compassion, and devotion.

I will pray for you God bless

Congratulations on your ordination Father Casey. I truly enjoy your insight and enthusiasm that comes through. I I’ll keep you in my prayers for success and growth in your ministry. AMDG, Jeff

God Bless you, and keep you, Brother Casey.

Wonderful video as always, we will pray for you don’t worry we can wait

I’d really wish you could also provide Scripture verses. Please keep up the good work. God Bless You!

Dear Fr Casey - A difficult subject indeed but you presented it very clearly. Thank you. God Bless you.

Another great video, explaining these important topics. Thank you very much! I wish you a good time to prepare, I will pray for you! Is it possible that we can see a bit of your ordination? I would really like to attend this important moment, even if it's only a video. God bless you! Greetings from Germany

You offered some very good spiritual wisdom. With that said, it would have been better if you strategically changed the tone of your voice so 1) it sounds less monotone 2) It is easier to distinguish when you are bringing up a discerning question someone asks, and giving a response back to that question.

I disagree with you about communion. Both Catholics and Protestants believe in the same "Last Supper". It seems that you are saying Catholics are better than other religions, sharing the same beliefs...Somewhat contradictory, don't you think...??

You forgot to talk about why all these rules came about. I forget which special Paul commented about the nonbelievers dropping dead after receiving the love feast. It's kind of bad publicity for nonbelievers to be struck down in the middle of services. Oh, by the way, that mention by Paul, proves the Eucharist is in fact the real body of Christ, and the Holy Spirit does not take lightly those who ingest it with a sinful heart or cavalier attitude.

Can you caption your videos? The KZfaq auto-captions are pretty awful and you'd be able to reach a lot more people [d/Deaf, hard of hearing, people with Sensory Processing Disorder, etc].

SHALOM PEACE FATHER CASEY COLE THANK YOU FOR YOUR HOMILY ......ITS A JOY THAT IT IS CHRIST PRESENCE IN THE HOLY EUCHARIST.....

Congratulations on your upcoming ordination to priesthood! Some suggestions on topics for further catechesis on this channel: 1. Indulgences 2. Excommunication 3. Liberation theology 4. Catholic Social Teaching 5. The death penalty

. The harvest is plenty but the labourers are few, we need to bring people to Catholicism to rescue them. Saint Mary and Jesus Christ are the only one who can save the worst of sinners.

I’m glad you mentioned the Eastern Orthodox. I’m EO, and every time I visit my catholic family members and attend church with them, I don’t receive the Eucharist there. That being said, their Priest has always told me that I am more than welcome to participate. He’s a very kind Priest.

From my perspective as a priest in the Episcopal Church- this Roman Catholic discipline represents an understanding of Eucharist as “a sign of unity.” Our Anglican sense is that the Eucharist is “a means of unity.” The power of the sacrament ought to help bring us in relationship and reconciliation with one another. What unites us is not not that we agree on such issues as papal authority and prayer to the Blessed Mother, but rather that we are sisters and brothers in Christ who welcome us all.

I am Baptist, and we do the same in our church, so I'm not sure who would be insulted by being denied when outside of their church family. All that this brother said about being without conflict or doubt is absolutely valid, so become a true member of the church which calls you and receive communion therein when ready to do so. God bless!

My children ,took communion every 3rd Sunday of the month .It is the Lord's Table n not Man's table .Thank God For Sending Jesus in to the World dying for our sins he gave us n the whole world salvation . Whether u come from any denomination church that is you are welcome to partake of the bread n ,the wine .

I was raised a Catholic and became a Protestant (Lutheran) at 25 years old. Converting from catholicism to protestantism I of course learned about the differences between the two (I read up on it and spoke to the Lutheran minister who of course wanted me to be absolutely aware and sure of what I was doing). That being said - I have conflicting emotions on celebrating the communion. On the one hand I understand that catholics have a very specific way of looking at the communion and I get that it's important to them that someone taking part in the Eucharist is fully aware of what is happening. On the other hand I also think that even the majority of catholics do NOT understand what transsubstentiation is and in fact do see the Eucharist as a symbolic act. Just as a reminder: that's an even more lenient view than Lutherans have (for whom it is not just a symbolic act). What about those Catholics? Also I really have to say I am angry by your paternalistic approach. What you're saying translates (to me) as "my reading of this is right, yours is wrong, you just don't understand it and like an ignorant child I will ,protect' you from doing something if you don't understand the consequences of your actions". Father, we do understand how the Catholic church sees it. It is really so unimaginable to you, that even though we do understand we have a different understand? That doesn't mean "now give me my communion" ;-). But it means "at least treat me like a rational, intelligent adult". In other words "Ok. You have a different interpretation of this. The consequence will be that you don't receive the Eucharist in a catholic church". Please. Treat me like the grown-up that I am. As a grown-up I can live with the consequences of my actions (choosing a certain interpretation of the Eucharist). What I cannot and will not live with is being treated like a foolish child

St. Paul teaches that it may harm the soul who receives it in an unsuitable way. The Eucharist is a great gift of Christ to his Church. Protestants believe differently than us, and so sadly we are not able to share Communion.

I'll pray for you, God bless and thank you for answering the call.

This has always been the one part of Catholic theology that I haven’t been able to accept. Years ago, I was at a funeral for a gentleman whose mother was pointedly excluded from the service. It was shocking to see this woman coming to church on the worst day of her life being told there was no place for her at the Lord’s table. That moment made it abundantly clear to me that I never will be able to accept an invitation to the Catholic church. Jesus allowed Judas to sit at the table and partake despite knowing exactly what was in his heart and mind. The table is not the church’s table. It is not Rome’s table. It is God’s table, and all who wish to approach should know they are welcome. My understanding of the sacrament has matured as I have. I am so glad that my church never once told me “There is no place for you at the table of the Lord.” I thank God for the good gift of my Catholic friends and the many wonderful clergy within that church. But I simply can’t accept that Jesus will not joyfully embrace all who come to Him in earnest. God bless you all.

Thank you for clarifying this. I pray I understand more about why I do things not because I am just told what to do

There are major issues and scars that divide us, but I pray that we all not over focus on the divide, rather seek unity for our common faith. Indeed we can say to each other 'its for their salvation' but the outside threat are looming and there are more people who has yet heard the Gospel. God bless you and I pray for your ordination :)

If I have said it once I will say it again: it's a WE thing AND an I thing when you approach the altar to receive Jesus Christ in the Eucharist or Serve in the Mass in any way. It's important.

I don’t believe Jesus would turn anyone away.

May God prepare you for your Ordination to the Sacred Priesthood, Deacon Casey! You are going to make a wonderful priest! Thank you for your wonderful videos! May God bless you now, at your Ordination, and always!

Brother Casey is now Father Casey - It is indeed wonderful to have a priest among the Lord's flock, who is so interesting and explains our faith very very clearly.

That was phenomenal ☺️. I assure you of my humble prayers and warmest wishes for your ordination.

Praying for you Br Casey, sacerdote para siempre. may God be with you always through your journey.

Good points brother. I as confessional lutheran on the same side. If I visit catholic mass, I want blessing, not communion. :)

My dad is Catholic and my mom is protestant, and me and my siblings were raised Catholic. The akwarnedess of my mom not being able to receive communion has been present every time my mom has gone with us to mass

Always appreciate your videos. 😀

Br. Casey count on my prayers always and hopefully the time will stretch enough for all the things you need to get done before and after ordination! I hope we can see you soon as Fr. Casey from GA , thanks again! Related to the video, our pastor here in Katy, TX usually before Communion, specially when we have celebrations where we know there is a lot of visitors, he always ask those whom are not Catholics or that doesn't practice regularly to come for a blessing and get their affairs in order so they can be part of the celebration in full as soon as possible. Maybe it's not a matter of denying but rather an opportunity to invite others to practice our faith

the sacrament as medicine. that sounds a little better. When I was first introduced to the Catholic church in the early 70´s (I was an Anglican) I attended mass daily for some months before I was received into the church and my mentor Father Edward who, although a monk, was at that time the resident chaplain at my college, never once refused me communion. This policy of the church strikes me as profoundly disingenuous. This is a gift freely given to us by God and no institution has the right to make judgements about those to whom He offers Himself. At the last supper, did the disciples understand what Jesus was offering them when He said Take this and eat? Do we? I have no doubt about the absolutel importance of thise sacrament but anyone who is willing to join that line of people shuffling up to receive should be allowed to do so. The rest is in God´s hands and I know many priests feel this deeply.

I will pray for you as you as you continue your journey to priestly ordination. Not only that, but I will pray for healing between our churches. From an Anglican :)

He talks about not everyone can receive communion, yet he didn't mention going to confession so one can again receive communion. I'm old enough to remember pre-Vat 2. Then it was normal for about a third to remain in the pews during communion because we were taught confession before communion. Now everyone goes. Glad they're all saints but I doubt it. I think we lost the meaning of the Real Presence. Contributing to that is now we don't kneel receiving the Host as I remember doing pre-Vat2. Also, receiving in hand and feeding ourself diminishes the awe.

I still consider you my brother so we all believe in the same God for is it not written I am the way the truth and the life whoever believes in even if he dies he will still have a life whether you're Catholic or Protestant or any of those other denominations we believe in one God we believe in the same God we are all part of the body of Christ

God bless in all your endeavors, and especially in your ordination! Your in my prayers. Moira From England.

I think that if they come from a denomination that believes in the Catholic Doctrine of the Holy Eucharist that they should be able to receive the sacrament such as Anglicans

All the best to you... God bless...

Even Catholics are not fully aware or properly prepare to receive Holy Communion. I was invited to a Presbyterian service once. This Presbyterian family’s children were not invited to take communion because they too need to learn about their faith, but I was given communion as a practicing Catholic. It made no sense. I later understood that it was wrong for me to accept their communion, simply because I am NOT in communion with the Presbyterian church. That is the same case with non Catholics not receiving our communion. If a person doesn’t believe in Transubstantiation, being the Real and True presence of Christ in the Eucharist, why do they get so offended about us not sharing this Gift? Communion means agreement, accord, a bond. Theologically we don’t have this agreement.