Title: It is true that everyone is to be made welcome, who wants to attend Mass; but this does not mean that people in mortal sin have a right to approach the sanctuary to receive Holy Communion. It is the constant teaching of the Church that, in such cases, people must first be reconciled and receive absolution; then each one can begin a new life of holiness and purity.

Code: T-13139-CW

Artist: Elizabeth Wang

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Key Subjects: Mass, sin (mortal), Communion, Church (teaching), absolution, purity, forgiveness,