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  This will filter down to parishes where some priests will ignore the Episcopal guidelines and do their own thing one way or another. According to the doctrine of Primacy of Conscience no pope or bishop can oblige a priest or anyone to act against his conscience and do what he considers to be evil. I believe that this was St Thomas's original concept on this question. Therefore, no priest can be obliged by his bishop to give Communion to those whom he considers in conscience to be living in an adulterous relationship if he believes it would be sinful for him to do so. Current interpretation of Primacy of Conscience can work both ways.
  Naturally I disagree with you that the teaching of the Church is just rules. Love of God is paramount, an absolute. We are counselled to love our neighbour as we love ourselves an injunction which is relative.
  Nice to see you back here and have a happy and holy Christmas.