U.S. Bishops divided on Communion & music?

The USCCB discussed their document Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility from the Catholic Bishops of the United States instructing the Catholic faithful more clearly on forming the conscience in regards to voting in the U.S. as a Catholic. What this document does not do is address the issue of Catholics who persist in active support of issues (such as abortion) contrary to Church teaching and Church doctrine. The document is intended for voters, not politicians. I do hope, however, that our beloved Bishops will at least discuss the matter of those presenting themselves for communion and whether or not communion may be refused to them. Some take the stance that it is the communicant who must determine if they may receive worthily; others believe that Canon law gives the Bishops and priests the authority to refuse communion. Perhaps the Bishops will openly discuss this during one of the coming sessions.

Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship has been set aside – it will not be issued. Apparently there were so many modifications (100 pages?) requested that it would not be possible to revise and prepare the document. It certainly would be interesting to see what the draft says and what the requested modifications are given their apparent number.

Last, but not least, the conference addresses Iraq (in a statement planned for release) and Iran in a statement just released.