Communion
Eucharist: Symbol or Reality?
In our missalette for the Solemnity of the Epiphany the prayer over the gifts, the bread and wine, speaks of them as symbolizing Christ. But don’t most priests say they are really the body and blood of Jesus Christ?
Sharing Communion Is Rarely Permitted
May a Catholic give or invite a non-Catholic to receive holy Communion? Wouldn’t that promote our efforts toward ecumenism?
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Why Do We Need Low-gluten Hosts?
I don’t understand why someone who has celiac disease and is, therefore, allergic to gluten needs a low-gluten host. The bread at Mass changes substantially into the Body of Christ.
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Cultivating Connection
When the pandemic has forced most churches to limit their congregations to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, may we remember that we are still the Church not dependent upon a building to meet on Sundays.
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The Chalice of Your Heart
Mother Teresa wrote, “Let him empty and transform you, and afterward, fill the chalice of your heart to the brim.” How does this quote impact you today? Is your life in a season of emptiness or fullness?
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The Light of Your Face
Reflect During the Eucharistic prayer, we hear the words, “Remember all who have died in your mercy; welcome them into the light of your face.” Who comes to mind when you hear this? Can you feel the comfort in your ...
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The Piazza: Franciscan Encounter in a Disconnected Age