My priest doesn't believe in God...

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Or at least he regularly say things that could be interpreted in such a direction. As a apostate he's ipso facto left unable to consecrate communion and administer the sacraments. How should I go about this?
I mean his mass is the only one said in quite some distance. How should I fulfill my mass obligation if he's not fit nor qualified to say mass to the faithful?

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This is the problem with a paid clergy. I much prefer lay preachers - you know that man standing at the pulpit isn't doing so for money. I'm sure your priest was once devout, but has possibly had a crisis of faith, or has simply grown cynical and agnostic.
 
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Oh gosh, what a difficult situation. When I was a protestant, I had ministers like this. I moved to the EO church where it was no long an issue. I imagine that I'd feel somewhat disillusioned if i had a priest like you described. I also imagine that I'd take communion and try to set an example for him to follow, praying for him diligently all the while. A lot of people might take the stance of moving on, but if the parishioners won't pray for the prodigal son, who will?
 
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What has he said to come to such a conclusion??
Or at least he regularly say things that could be interpreted in such a direction. As a apostate he's ipso facto left unable to consecrate communion and administer the sacraments. How should I go about this?
I mean his mass is the only one said in quite some distance. How should I fulfill my mass obligation if he's not fit nor qualified to say mass to the faithful?

Answers and input are highly appreciated.
 
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Or at least he regularly say things that could be interpreted in such a direction. As a apostate he's ipso facto left unable to consecrate communion and administer the sacraments. How should I go about this?
I mean his mass is the only one said in quite some distance. How should I fulfill my mass obligation if he's not fit nor qualified to say mass to the faithful?

Answers and input are highly appreciated.
I don't know about this, Stabat. The Pope has made many difficult and weird statements, yet he's still Pope, and still able to bless, consecrate, and give validly the Body of Christ. Would you be able to talk to your bishop about this?
 
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What has he said to come to such a conclusion??

I'm wondering this also. I'd like some examples before I cast such harsh judgment on a priest.
 
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Or at least he regularly say things that could be interpreted in such a direction. As a apostate he's ipso facto left unable to consecrate communion and administer the sacraments. How should I go about this?
I mean his mass is the only one said in quite some distance. How should I fulfill my mass obligation if he's not fit nor qualified to say mass to the faithful?

Answers and input are highly appreciated.

I know your feeling Stabat. We are in a rural area with no choices, you get the one game in town. And it's been socialistic, environmental, etc. - anything but preach the truth type of experience.

I'm in a same but different spot right now. I have had someone that was in seminary say you are not bound to go to something that damages your faith.

All kinds of critics will jump on that - but God knows your heart. Even Jesus went into the wilderness to pray for 40 days. I'm considering doing the same right now.

The legalistic "if you miss mass it's a mortal sin and if you die you go down" - I don't see that in a case like this, because you are missing not because you are leaving Jesus, but seeking Him deeper.

We'll see where things go from here - you may have a lot more company in the desert depending on how this synod goes.
 
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I met a priest who didn't believe in ghosts/demons. That really bothered me. I used to go with a friend to that church. After that, I quit going to that particular church.
 
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Or at least he regularly say things that could be interpreted in such a direction. As a apostate he's ipso facto left unable to consecrate communion and administer the sacraments. How should I go about this?
I mean his mass is the only one said in quite some distance. How should I fulfill my mass obligation if he's not fit nor qualified to say mass to the faithful?

Answers and input are highly appreciated.

in your situation, there are two ways to go about this.
1. You go to mass as usual. That would fulfill the requirement to attend mass.

2. If you have a priest who regularly confesses you, ask him (during your confession so that the request itself is also sealed) if you may receive the Eucharist privately from him.
If that works out, then at the mass, while in the line to receive, cross both your arms over your body and bow your head for a blessing.
Since you are already confessed and have received, receiving a second time is an option for you.

and it goes without saying, but I would run this by your confessor as well.
 
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Does this diminish the sacrament or does it make the sacrament invalid? If it does, why does it?

Take the Eucharist, which I understand requires a blessing by the priest, if the priest no longer truly accepts Christ as his saviour does he still possess the authority to consecrate the bread and wine? I honestly couldn't say. What about a baptism?

Personally, I don't think one needs an ordained priest to receive God's grace. I think if two or more gather in Jesus' name, He will be with them.
 
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Good grief. :rolleyes:

It's no fun Michie. Picture an area where for miles and miles nobody seems to be preaching the actual Gospel in a Catholic Church, and has not for nearly 20 years or more.

Some of the very conservative other denominations do pretty good with what they do. They are actually holding up Christianity here IMHO.
 
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1. This thread title is ridiculous. It’s click bait.
2. If a duly ordained priest consecrates a host, it’s valid, no matter what he says or believes. It’s valid and the Mass is valid until his facilities are removed.
Just because you disagree with, or misunderstand a priest doesn’t mean he’s automatically in the wrong.
I know not all priests are perfect. But all the training has to count for something.
 
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What has he said to come to such a conclusion??

A numerous of homilies with atheistic and syncretic content. Look, I dont have any hard evidence. How could I even get that? This is not based upon a rash judgement, but the fruits of years of atheistic preaching and homilies.

I get that it's convenient for some of you to look at me as if I'm the root of this problem. That I'm this and that. Do what you want, but I dont think the faithful deserves a nonbelieving priest.

Most of you ignores my question and make this about me. Sorry but that's not helpful.
 
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