When the hour came, he took his place at table with the apostles. He said to them, I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer, for, I tell you, I shall not eat it (again) until there is fulfillment in the kingdom of God. Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and said, Take this and share it among yourselves; for I tell you (that) from this time on I shall not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes. Then he took the bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them, saying, This is my body, which will be given for you; do this in memory of me. And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which will be shed for you. -The 5th Luminous Mystery

Receiving Communion while still in a state of mortal sin.

Question from LS on 4/10/2008:

Hello Father. I have a question regarding the reception of communion in a state of mortal sin. I know that we are not supposed to receive communion while in the state of mortal sin, however a priest told me once that if you make an act of perfect contrition and have the desire for confession you can receive communion and go to confession afterwards. Is this true? I thought you weren't allowed to receive under any circumstances. I thought you had to do confession first. Thank you for clearing up this confussion and God Bless!

Answer by Fr. Robert J. Levis on 4/12/2008:
LS, I agree with the advice of this priest but only in special cases, e.g. for some reason (getting married with no opportunity to confess) yes, on such an occasion I think saying an act of perfect charity will permit one to receive Communion without further sin. God bless you. Fr Bob Levis

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