text: The Body of Christ includes all of us----not just the sinless.  Communion is not a trophy for being 'good little boys and girls'.  It was the original sacrament of forgiveness, long before penance, as a sacrament, even existed.  None of the apostles went to receive the sacrament of penance.  Paul didn't----even though he approved of the stoning of Stephen [accessory to murder].  They all reflected upon their words and actions and were forgiven by God.
  
  Unity does not equal uniformity.  The Body of Christ is NOT uniform----we are made in the image and likeness of God.  But that does not mean we're made on an assembly line.  This bishop would like to think that is true.  Too many bishops in the U.S. would like to think that also.