I was raised Catholic, married Catholic once out of 4 marriages (thus multiple divorces). I am Catholic spiritually but left the Church because I feel like a hypocrit. I want to take communion but I am remarried? Can I become whole in
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doesn't the bible teaches forgiveness?
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If you are willing to come back to Church-God, you should go to confession and abide by the possible restitution the priest may offer. To receive communion,just go to confession and tell the priest your story without reservation.
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Are you a worse sinner than Mary Magdeline? I didn't think so. Don't fall into the trap of interspersing feelings with faith. Christianity is about loving (an act of the will) built upon faith (knowing what to believe, an act of the intellect). Feelings are not in the equation. Make an appointment with a Catholic priest, preferably a Canon lawyer in the Diocesan Tribunal. The priest will be able to help you return to the Church. Now you know what to do (an act of the intellect) -- so go do it (an act of the will). Do not abandon hope. There is no sin that God will not forgive in this life if one truly repents and asks, as you will find out.
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You need to discuss your story with your priest and hopefully receive the sacrament of Reconciliation. You might also look into getting your previous marriages declared null (annulled). The Catholic Church believes that God does not recognize civil divorces. Jesus said, "Therefore what God has joined together, no human being must separate." (Mark 10:9) However there may be hope of a declaration of nullity. The term "annulment" is a misnomer because the Church does not undo or erase a marriage bond. Rather the Church issues a declaration of nullity when it discovers that the parties were not truly joined by God and hence a full spiritual sacramental marriage as understood by the Church was not present. Then the parties are free to marry for the first time. Approach the appropriate person your in your parish who has been trained in the process. If you encounter difficulties, you may go directly to the diocese. Be prayerful, honest and patient. It takes a while. With love in Christ.
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Since you are Catholic and were only married once in the Catholic church(I'm assuming the first time?), then the other marriages are easily anulled due to lack of form or because you were already married. Still assuming the Catholic marriage came first, you will probably need more guidance and advice on whether it is possible to have it anulled. Don't lose hope. The church welcomes you back whenever you are ready. The priests are there to help, and will do whatever they can to get you back into communion with the church. Understand that it may take time, but don't let this deter you. Good luck to you!
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