Valid Sacraments Administered by a Priest in Mortal Sin?

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[paulettesgoo]

Our faith is so logical and orderly. Thank God I am Catholic!

[melvinhowell]

Thank you, Father...very encouraging, especially during this time of extreme crisis in the Church...

[thmmke]

Thank you for the official explanation
I opt out, I will not knowingly got to and receive any sacraments of a priest in mortal sin, and if I accidentally do, it’s all on them for being such incredible horrible liars,

[dianesylvain]

Thank you Father. I agree with you, in theory, that, as we do NOT know if any particular priest has a mortal sin on his soul, that we should accept the sacraments from priests in good faith.. There are times, however, even if they are rare, that the laity knows that a priest is in mortal sin. I use the example of Father James Martin, the priest who promotes doctrines contrary to church dogma. I would not accept a sacrament, nor any teaching, from this priest, or any priest that I KNOW is in mortal sin. Also, I have heard that all priests must ALWAYS ensure they do not have a mortal sin on their soul, before saying mass, and consecrating the host, or hearing confessions, or performing any sacrament. I pray for this, as I suggest that priests should not say mass, nor hear confession if they are aware of mortal sins on their souls, nor perform any sacraments, as this is sacrilegious, if they have s mortal sin on their soul while performing sacraments. This is between them, and God, but it must be dealt with by a holy priest, before giving mass. This is the teaching I have heard form other priests. This teaching also applies to priests performing the rite of exorcism. God bless.

[teresabaker-carl]

Is the Norvus Ordo Mass valid? Or is it a sin to attend one? I go because there is no Tridentine Mass available, and I have heard no valid reason against the Norvus Ordo except that the "traditional" Mass is more reverent (in general), even though a Norvus Ordo can be quite reverent.

[LWolf]

I've had a similar question, it was, "if the priest is in mortal sin, what happens when he receives the Eucharist at the Communion Right (sorry if that is wrong, wasn't sure what specific part of Mass it was so I googled it to be sure)? Does he not have to receive Communion if he is in mortal sin, is he 'forced' to receive Communion and commit another mortal sin, etc..."

[walterroberts]

Should one receive holy communion from the hands of a priest who admits lay faithful to holy communion by " self intinction", when only a priest is permitted to receive self "intinction"?

[fadiabdallah]

In reference to the comments below. Although the priest reply was perfect but you still didnt understand what persona Christie is exactly because the priest implore or even command the substantiation and it does take place because of our lords promise and regardless of the priest state of grace.
That's why we are to pray to priest pope etc any negative statement against clergy will be offending our lord sacred heart
Viva Christo Rey

[katdunn]

I believe that God already knew that men are going to sin, and yet, He still chose them to be His person in Christ. No human is perfect, and although we would love to know our priests are sinless, it's just not entirely possible for them to be so. They have struggles too, even more so. I believe we just need to have faith, that God already knows what is happening and made plans in accordance. He won't forsake us. :)

[CHAZER-spcm]

Can a priest receive communion in a state of sin when he is the one celebrating mass? Does the celebrant need to receive communion? Thanks for the video !

[paulnguyen]

Jesus taught: trust in God, don’t trust in man. So what did the Bible taught? Remember the parable that Jesus taught about a man brings offerings to God but, all of a certain that, he realized he has a fall out with a friend. Jesus said leave the offering there and go to reconcile with the friend before coming back to make the offering to God. The Bible taught that God does not receive the offering of the sinners. First, one needs to reconcile with God before any offering or prayer, according to the teachings of the Bible, if one wants God to receive one’ offering or prayer. One should not offer a tasty meal to the king on a smelly, dirty plate. God does not accept the offering from a dirty hand ( a hand stained with mortal sin). Go and check out the Marian messages regarding those issues. For the sacrament of reconciliation is a different issue. The End Time is the critical time, the time of deceptions. One should seek God ( your salvation) yourself. Trust in God. The disciples of Jesus didn’t have any philosophy class but no one preaches the Good News like them. The Pharisees, they are expert in theology and philosophy, ended up crucifying Christ. Trust in God. Search out and study all Marian Messages about the End Time, repent and pray so you may be saved. God bless you all. Trust in God ( The Bible), verify everything that man says.

[neliborba]

So, it is not a sin for a priest in mortal sin to take the Body of Christ but it is for a lay person? Or does it add up to the list of mortal sins that the priest have committed? And if the Priest has a penchant to commit mortal sins in a regular basis as for example by having sexual relations with any person, where is his conscience and charity towards Jesus Christ? If he has no charity or conscience of his sinfulness and continues living his priesthood in a state of sin what is his purpose since the priesthood is his vocation? How does such priest feels when he us holding Christ in his hands knowing that those are stained red by mortal sins? Who or what is this kind of Priest?

[eljoestinney]

So, if a covert satanist is a priest, he is the person of Christ? How? I don’t think that’s possible or smart