Who can receive a blessing at the Communion?

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  1. GuyN

    GuyN New Member

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    Hi.

    I have accepted Jesus Christ into my life, but have neither been confirmed nor baptised. Am I allowed to come forward to the altar with arms crossed and head bowed, in order to receive a blessing?

    Many thanks
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    highchurchman Well-Known Member Anglican

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    If you are serious, I can't see why not! You will be welcome, I should imagine!
     
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    Definitely. It's available to anyone who comes of their own free will. When visiting my Roman brothers and sisters for Mass, I always go forward during the Communion to receive a blessing.
     
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    highchurchman Well-Known Member Anglican

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    In my youth it was commonplace to receive a spoken blessing after a conversation with known Christians, inside or without. Especially when I was a child before and during the war and into the present day, within the family we all wish one another ,'Good night and God Bless'! The giving of blessings between Christians seems to have disappeared in modern times. I do it when I remember, or as the Spirit guides me, but receive funny looks!
     
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    You can most assuredly come forward for a blessing!...
     
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    Praise God! Please do seek a blessing! Also, get with your rector to discuss what is necessary for baptism!
     
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    Thank you for the answers :)
     
    GuyN, Dec 30, 2014
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