Can’t receive the Eucharist? Here’s how to make a spiritual communion
Saints often made an act of spiritual communion when they couldn’t receive the Eucharist at Mass.
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This Spiritual Communion prayer is the easiest to memorize
And bonus: It calls on the example of Mary and all the saints.
What to avoid before, during, and after your child’s First Communion
As a parent, focus on what makes this one of the most important days in your child’s life. The preparations for and experience of a child’s First Communion has an …
How receiving Holy Communion can drive away demons
St. John Chrysostom taught that those who receive communion worthily are a terror to demons. The Eucharist is a powerful sacrament, one that brings us closer to God, inviting his …
One of the oldest prayers after communion
The prayer dates to the 3rd century and was a symbolic prayer after communion. In the Catholic Church, there is a tradition of praying before and after communion, reflecting on …
Prayer after communion for the gift of patience
After receiving Jesus in the Eucharist, ask for the gift of patience in your daily life.All of us could use a little more patience in our lives, though most of …
Before communion, ask Jesus to come into your heart
Invite God to dwell in your heart as you prepare to receive holy communion.Receiving holy communion at Mass can be a beautiful experience, but often we don’t prepare for it. …