http://caritaschristiurgetnos.disqus.com/enThu, 21 Aug 2008 20:00:09 -0000http://blog.patmulcahy.com/archives/791#comment-1726572The reading makes a point of saying that one of the guests at the wedding was not properly dressed at the feast. You blogged about the Eucharist. I have also always thought of the Eucharist in connection with this reading. I take the "not properly dressed" part to mean that we should not be taking communion if we are "not properly dressed" spiritually.<br><br>Last November, the U.S. bishops voted in favor of a document calling on those in a state of serious sin to refrain from receiving Communion. <br><br>I have thought that if I am in such a state of sin I should skip communion. I've only done it occassionally. (Years ago when I had a baby with me I would walk out with my child and people would not know that I did not feel in sync with God at that time.<br><br>What are the guidelines or advice that you can offer? Generally, my serious sin might have only been an argument with my family that I hadn't gotten over yet. I know that is what Reconciliation is for, but it doesn't always work out for me.cometsThu, 21 Aug 2008 20:00:09 -0000