Pope Francis continued his series on the Mass, focusing on the rite of holy Communion during his general audience talk March 21.
Pope: Present in the Eucharist, Jesus transforms those who receive him
Understanding the Eucharist: The Body of Christ
The Eucharist unites and calls for ways to reach out to others; it is being in communion with the Lord and with others who are also with the Lord.
Father Kenneth Doyle: Fasting and holy Communion/Funeral Mass in funeral home?
What are the rules of fasting before receiving Communion and can a funeral Mass be held in a funeral home.
Father Kenneth Doyle: Dementia and holy Communion / How often should a deacon preach?
Fr. Doyle offers advice on Communion and persons with disabilities as well as the preaching frequency of deacons.
Bishops of Malta issue norms for ministry to divorced, civilly remarried
Under certain circumstances and after long prayer and a profound examination of conscience, some divorced and civilly remarried Catholics may return to the sacraments, said the bishops of Malta.
Four cardinals ask pope to clarify teaching on Communion for divorced
Four cardinals said they formally asked Pope Francis to clarify his teaching on Communion for the divorced and civilly remarried and, not receiving a response after two months, they released their letter to the press.
Father Kenneth Doyle: Names at holy Communion/ Conversion of Islam
How is it that some people who give out Communion say your name before they say “the body of Christ,” but not everyone gets called by name?
Father Kenneth Doyle: Unrequested religious mailings/ Duties of priest and deacon
Q. I receive, on a daily basis, mailings from multiple religious organizations requesting monetary help. Often they include address labels, holy pictures, prayers cards, etc. I […]