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#12441 Do Catholics Worship Bread, Communion and Adoration Explained - Colin Donovan

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“Do Catholics worship bread?” This episode delves into the nuances of Communion and Adoration, addressing common misconceptions. We also explore why laypeople were allowed to partake from the chalice, the omission of the ‘I confess’ prayer during the penitential rite, and the significance of understanding our moral obligations regarding Communion.

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Questions Covered:

  • 03:20 – Do Catholics worship bread?
  • 11:18 – Why did they start letting the lay people partake in communion through the chalice? And why was it originally prohibited?
  • 18:37 – Why do some churches, during the penitential rite, omit the ‘I confess’ prayer?
  • 20:46 – Why can’t we see what is happening in heaven during the Mass?
  • 28:55 – What is my moral obligation to someone who I know is receiving communion outside of the state of grace?
  • 33:48 – John 6 compared 1 Cor. 11, why are there conflicting consequences?
  • 42:17 – What steps do we need to do to be able to return to the Catholic Church and receive communion?
  • 46:10 – We didn’t hear the Gloria yesterday at Mass. Why is that?
  • 48:16 – How do we get the most out of adoration? How can I better explain adoration to people?

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