‘Susan is a good friend and a member of the Church of England. We often talk about faith. I am surprised how much we share. One Sunday she invited me to St Luke’s. They were really friendly. The service was very similar to ours. I happily received Communion with Susan. The next week she joined me at Holy Family. Fr spoke to Susan at the altar and refused her Communion. She was really angry. I am confused and hurt. How can the Catholic Church reject Susan? She is a much better Christian than me.’
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Why Catholics cannot share Communion with Anglicans
A reader is troubled after a friend is refused Communion at Mass, prompting a reflection on unity, belief and the Eucharist
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