This sensitivity needs to be directed, of course, not only to my Roman hosts but equally to my fellow Anglicans. And if any of these are likely to be unduly distressed or offended by my approaching the Roman altar, better that I refrain from doing so until a more acceptable time. The Holy Eucharist is the sacrament of unity, and it should not be turned into an occasion for causing discord or confusion in the Body of Christ. Receiving Communion is a corporate act and not merely personal and individual. The Eucharist cannot be separated from the church.
Communion is for church members.
Whenever the invitation to receive the sacrament at a Roman altar is not extended, it is an opportunity for me to grow in Christian patience and humility. It is also a timely reminder to me that even within my own branch of the church, I come to the Lord's table by his grace and not by my right, and I should not come without due thought and preparation. Repentance, fasting and confession of sin should, I believe, form part of that preparation. I shall always remember with profound gratitude the action of Cardinal Suenens of Brussels many years ago at a charismatic conference in London, which I attended. The conference ended with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided over by an Anglican priest.