“To be in a state of grace is the minimal disposition necessary to receive holy Communion, but when it comes to receiving Love why would anyone settle for the minimum?” – Fr. James Brent
“Each time you and I receive holy communion, we should expect a new propulsion of love for God to break forth from the depths of our souls, and we should be on the lookout for it.” – Fr. James Brent, O.P.
“Holy Communion is not a ‘come one, come all’ event.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
Fathers of the Church and Theologians The Fathers of the Church and approved theologians have addressed the Church’s serious concern that due respect be paid
The Holy Bread of Eternal Life is a powerful and timely book by scholar Peter Kwasniewski that exalts the divine gift of the Blessed Sacrament, which can never be too much adored, too much loved, too much cared for, or too much sacrificed for.
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity lived a Eucharistic life, wherever she was, whatever she was doing. “You have no need of the Sacrament to come to me,” she said. Claire Dwyer resumes her series.
In this chapter from “How to Get More Out of Holy Communion”, St. Peter Julian Eymard reflects on the joy to be found in Holy Communion.
In part 8 of his Mini-Course on Prayer, David Torkington reflects on the importance of thanksgiving and Holy Communion as he continues explaining how to use the “OUR FATHER” mnemonic, or memory jog.
In this chapter from “The Basic Book of the Eucharist”, Fr. Lawrence Lovasik reflects on the supernatural nourishment of Holy Communion.
Dan Burke and Melissa Elson interview liturgy expert Christopher Carstens on the humility needed to receive Our Lord’s precious Body and Blood at Mass.
