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ARCHBISHOP EAMES RESPONDS TO ARCHBISHOP (NOW CARDINAL) CONNELL'S COMMENTS ON INTER-COMMUNION
"I have read Archbishop Connell's comments which are in part a repetition of the views he has already made known on inter-church communion. However I regret that he also chose this occasion to criticise the equally well established position of the Church of Ireland. We have said repeatedly that Holy Communion where we gather at the Lord's table is open to anyone who is practising and communicant member of their own Church. For us this is also a sincere principle. No one is forced to attend and no one should feel excluded. Holy Communion is the deepest and most personal expression of worship for any Christian. It is tragic that we have to view this service as a source of division between Churches. As we pray for greater understanding between Churches surely we must strive to respect each others deeply held convictions."
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