GARAGE SALE
Now that its traditionalists have moved out, the Episcopal Organization begins getting rid of all the old junk in its basement:
The Episcopal Diocese of Eastern Oregon is forwarding an Open Table resolution to General Convention that would change the rubrics and practice of The Book of Common Prayer to invite all to Holy Communion, “regardless of age, denomination or baptism.”
Adopted unanimously by delegates to the 2010 Diocesan Convention, the resolution recently was ratified by Diocesan Councl for submission to General Convention. It would delete from the Constitution and Canons of The Episcopal Church Canon 1.17.7, which says “No unbaptized person shall be eligible to receive Holy Communion in this church.”
However, the explanation attached to the resolution says that “We know from our strivings within ecumenism and mission that the communion Christ intended for all is perilous and difficult, and that boldness in offering radical hospitality is our calling, rather than canonically driven caution.”
Naughton’s entourage is sharply divided over this issue so this resolution’s chances this summer remain to be seen. But if this thing does pass, would somebody mind sending me a link to the first article you see from an Episcopalian bitching about not being able to receive Communion in a Catholic church? You know…for sentimental reasons and stuff.
The Episcopal Diocese of Eastern Oregon is forwarding an Open Table resolution to General Convention that would change the rubrics and practice of The Book of Common Prayer to invite all to Holy Communion, “regardless of age, denomination or baptism.”
Adopted unanimously by delegates to the 2010 Diocesan Convention, the resolution recently was ratified by Diocesan Councl for submission to General Convention. It would delete from the Constitution and Canons of The Episcopal Church Canon 1.17.7, which says “No unbaptized person shall be eligible to receive Holy Communion in this church.”
However, the explanation attached to the resolution says that “We know from our strivings within ecumenism and mission that the communion Christ intended for all is perilous and difficult, and that boldness in offering radical hospitality is our calling, rather than canonically driven caution.”
Naughton’s entourage is sharply divided over this issue so this resolution’s chances this summer remain to be seen. But if this thing does pass, would somebody mind sending me a link to the first article you see from an Episcopalian bitching about not being able to receive Communion in a Catholic church? You know…for sentimental reasons and stuff.
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