372. May those who are weak or struggling in faith come to the Sacrament?
Yes. The words "for you" show us that Christ instituted this Sacrament for weak and struggling sinners like us, to draw us to Himself and to strengthen our faith in Him.
Mark 9:24 Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, "I believe; help my unbelief!"
John 6:37 All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and whoever comes to Me I will never cast out.
Isaiah 42:3 A bruised reed He will not break, and a faintly burning wick He will not quench; He will faithfully bring forth justice.
Note: "Such people must learn that it is the highest art to know that our Sacrament does not depend upon our worthiness. ... On the contrary, we go exactly because we are poor, miserable people. We go exactly because we are unworthy. This is true unless we are talking about someone who desires no grace and Absolution nor intends to change" (LC V 61).
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