Eucharistic Sharing: Revising the Question

Abstract

[The author provides a brief examination of Roman Catholic norms for sharing communion with non-Catholic Christians. He then discusses three areas of concern with respect to these norms as currently formulated: the Eucharist as the cause and expression of unity; the Eucharist in the context of Christian initiation; and Christian ministry with respect to eucharistic sharing. He concludes by offering four modest proposals to revise the question of eucharistic hospitality.]