Catholic Priest to Withhold Communion from Pro Gay “Marriage” Politician

COBALT, Ontario, March 3, 2005 (LifeSiteNews.com) – A Catholic priest said he would deny Communion to his parishioner – Catholic NDP Member of Parliament for Timmins-James Bay, Charles Angus – because of his support for same-sex “marriage” legislation.

Fr. Lemire said that all communication with Angus prior to a call from the Timmins news February 19 was private, and that Angus contacted the press. Fr. Lemire said there has been considerable support from the parish and abroad. Fr. Lemire explained that as Angus’s pastor, he has two responsibilities: Angus’s salvation; and the salvation of his other parishioners. Fr. Lemire said he could not allow Angus to continue to scandalize other Catholics.

A priest who expresses concern for his people's salvation! Of course, there are many, many other priests who have the same concern for others' salvation. It's certainly encouraging to see actions with words, at times, to remind us of the courage it takes to be a priest today.

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