National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse Archives - Homiletic & Pastoral Review

Celiac Disease and Holy Communion: A Medical and Spiritual Dilemma

June 24, 2013 by Msgr. Mark J. Merdian

In this article, I hope to inform as many people as possible ... about the damaging spiritual and physical effects of celiac disease. And ... provide resources and pastoral recommendations for caring for individuals who may be unable to … [Read more...]

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