Harry - I think you gave a very beautiful post about exactly how Protestant communion services work, and it seems to me that your participation was welcomed and rightly so. I have also participated in some wonderful services at times of great sorrow and great joy -- and participated fully in the communion offering.

I have no problem viewing these communal experiences in the spirit in which they're offered and appreciating them for that.

I also recognize that The Catholic Church holds a different view of their own Sacrament of the Eucharist and so I participate differently when in a Catholic Church.

It seems respectful to follow each Church in its sincere and open expressions of faith, mystery and tenet.

Peace.