After six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John and led them up a high mountain apart by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no fuller on earth could bleach them. Then Elijah appeared to them along with Moses, and they were conversing with Jesus. Then Peter said to Jesus in reply, Rabbi, it is good that we are here! Let us make three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah. He hardly knew what to say, they were so terrified. Then a cloud came, casting a shadow over them; then from the cloud came a voice, This is my beloved Son. Listen to him. Suddenly, looking around, they no longer saw anyone but Jesus alone with them. -The 4th Luminous Mystery

EWTN.com - Praying while drunk

EWTN.com - Praying while drunk: "Praying while drunk
Question from Miguel on 9/18/2008:

A friend of mine is working at bringing back to the Church an elderly man that is an alcoholic. The man is agreeable to pray the rosary and listen to the word of God as long as he has a glass of his favorite drink next to him. The question from my friend: Is it okay to allow this? Otherwise the man won’t agree to pray.
Answer by Catholic Answers on 9/18/2008:

Miguel--

Where is he wanting to have his drink and pray? As long as we're not talking about him nipping from his flask in church, I don't see the problem. (If he insists on bringing his flask to church, encourage him to step outside to drink and to refrain from receiving Communion since ordinary alcohol breaks the Communion fast.) Start with him where he is, then worry about convincing him to address his alcoholism later. In the meantime, your friend might consider introducing this gentleman to the Venerable Matt Talbot. Should he become interested in addressing the alcohol problem, you might recommend the work of the Calix Society.

Michelle Arnold
Catholic Answers"

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