The Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist

The Catholic Church teaches that Jesus Christ is truly and entirely present in the Eucharist. His Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity are there in...

Spiritual Communion

Catholics should strive to be in communion with the Lord in all that they do. By making a Spiritual Communion, they can place themselves...

The Source and Summit of Christian Life

As the source and summit of Christian life, the Eucharist is most respected of the sacraments. All of the other sacraments, the pastoral work...

Holy Communion and Mortal Sin

When receiving Holy Communion, baptized Catholics experience Jesus in the most intimate way and therefore must be in a state of grace, free of...

Cannibalism

Jesus commanded his disciples to eat his Flesh and drink his Blood so that they could have Eternal Life. His words shocked and repulsed...
Eucharistic Fast

Fasting Before Holy Communion

Because Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist, Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity, it is a sacred meal. Before receiving Holy Communion, Catholics are...
Non Catholic Holy Communion

Non-Catholics and Holy Communion

Holy Communion is an opportunity for Catholics to renew and strengthen their union with Jesus and with each other in the Church. Catholics who...
Mass

Mass

The Mass is a distinctive form of worship practiced by Catholics. It is the most important and sacred liturgical act of the Church. Jesus...
Eucharistic Adoration

Eucharistic Adoration

Eucharistic adoration is prayer, quiet reflection, and worship in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. It is a time to spend with Jesus, literally...