COMMENTARY: The heart-to-heart dialogue of the Liturgy of the Word prepares us to be united to Christ in Holy Communion. Prepare for Mass by reflecting on the readings before heading to church. ‘We ...

Sunday, April 18 was the date of the First Holy Communion for 8 members of Guardian Angel Parish in Oran, MO. The 5 boys and 3 girls have been preparing for this sacrament since August, when school ...

“What does it mean to receive Jesus in Holy Communion? It’s like Jesus is giving us a big hug, saying, ‘I love you so much. I want you to be close to me always,’” says Russell Pollitt, S.J., pastor of ...

Second-grade students at St. Nicholas-St. Mary School have been preparing for the reception of First Holy Communion this weekend at their parishes. Students representing 14 parishes in the Diocese of ...

As bishops today, met for the Forth General Congregation of the 11th Synod of Bishops, the issue of the sacredness of the Eucharist and how the faithful can better recognize it, took center stage for ...

Holy Spirit Parish recently celebrated First Holy Communion at St. Mary’s Church in Mocanaqua. Seven young people from St. Adalbert’s Church in Glen Lyon and St. Martha’s Church in Fairmount Springs ...