National Catholic Register

The Joy of Receiving Jesus — Plus Saints’ First Communion Days

The Eucharist arrives at St. Mary of the Pines in Manahawkin, New Jersey, May 29, part of the Seton Route of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage 2024. (photo: Jeffrey Bruno/EWTN) Register Staff Blogs ...
National Catholic Register

‘But Only Say the Word’ — What Every Catholic Needs to Know About Receiving Communion

Since the Eucharist and the proper disposition to receive it is in the news, let’s review. The present day encouragement for all to receive Communion, simply because they are Catholic, desire to ...
America Magazine

Receiving Communion is never a ‘private’ matter. The common good is at stake.

Editor’s note: This article is part of The Conversation with America Media, offering diverse perspectives on important and contested issues in the life of the church. How do I respond to the Covid-19 ...
The Irish Times

First Communion is an important initial step in joining community receiving the Eucharist

Sir – It was a disappointment to read Karina Shanley’s letter “Allergic to First Communions” (May 19th). It is not the Catholic Church, as you state, that “continues to allow this annual charade to ...
America Magazine

It’s time to bring back receiving Communion from the chalice

On Sunday, May 22, I received the precious blood at a small Dominican priory. When the time came for Communion, I stepped forward and received the host on my tongue, then the priest placed the chalice ...