He attends Mass with me, but does not remember any prayers, cannot read them from the missal, and needs assistance when receiving the Eucharist. I have taken him with me to confession during Lent — having him come into the reconciliation room with me, as he cannot be left unattended. The priests have heard my confession and then have given my husband a blessing. New Palestine, Indiana. Despite his limitations, he should be encouraged to share in the sacraments for whatever spiritual blessings and personal satisfaction they might bring him.
The US Conference of Catholic Bishops has called repeatedly for broader integration of people with disabilities into the full life of the Church, particularly through the sacraments. The canonical requirements for reception of the sacraments are quite modest.
For Holy Communion, there is a requirement about the use of reason, but that is to be interpreted liberally. As we celebrate Easter, and as we walk with Jesus every day of the year, we can therefore be confident that our faith is based not only on subjective personal assurance but on reliable historical data, which makes ours an eminently reasonable faith. This article first appeared at First Things on April 3, Justin Taylor is executive vice president and publisher for books at Crossway.
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It was Nisan 10 when the Passover lambs were selected. On the way from Bethany to Jerusalem, Jesus cursed the fig tree, warning of the consequences of spiritual fruitlessness Matthew He challenged the Temple practice of selling on the premises—a warning against dishonest and disingenuous spiritual practices.
Some of the religious leaders began to plot ways to kill him, so that evening, Jesus left Jerusalem, presumably returning to Bethany. As the days leading up to his crucifixion and the Passover drew near, Jesus reminded his followers and the world that the way of faith looks different than the way of the world.
On the way to Jerusalem, the disciples saw the withered fig tree, and Jesus taught them the importance of their faith Matthew —an especially timely lesson, as he was going to leave them. Still, that afternoon, Jesus went up to the Mount of Olives. He taught in parables and spoke about the signs of the end of the age.
He told of destruction, wars, and persecution to come, but also shared the hope of his return Matthew His disciples probably had little idea what he was speaking of, but he instructed them to be on their guard. Also on that day, Jesus predicted that in two days he would be crucified at the time of the Passover.
Accordingly, Judas planned the betrayal of Jesus with the religious leaders. The tension was rising, and Jesus knew, yet he continued to teach and serve. Jesus and his disciples prepared the Passover lamb and had their seder meal together. Jesus shared heartfelt words with them and interceded on their behalf.
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