Wednesday, February 04, 2004
Just a Thought...
Roman Catholics believe that a properly-consecrated priest with valid "pedigree" is required to administer sacraments. If you had an Orthodox, Anglican, or Old Catholic priest who could trace his "lineage" back to someone recognized by Rome, would he be able to administer effective sacraments to Roman Catholics? Especially, if you had a priest of valid lineage, could he administer Last Rites or Confession to someone dying or in great danger?
Roman Catholics believe that a properly-consecrated priest with valid "pedigree" is required to administer sacraments. If you had an Orthodox, Anglican, or Old Catholic priest who could trace his "lineage" back to someone recognized by Rome, would he be able to administer effective sacraments to Roman Catholics? Especially, if you had a priest of valid lineage, could he administer Last Rites or Confession to someone dying or in great danger?
