In an atmosphere of celebration, joy, and devotion, some 25,000 people, including 1,600 children in white robes and traditional costumes who received their first Communion, participated Sunday in the ...

‘Since Christ is whole and entire in each of the Eucharistic species,’ says the Catechism, ‘anyone who has received either of the consecrated species has received Christ whole and entire.’ Pascal ...

A Reflection for the Memorial of Saint Pius X, Pope “Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like little children, you will not enter into the kingdom of heaven.” – Mt 18:3, cited in “Quam ...

Every time a Catholic receives Communion, it should be like his or her first Communion, Pope Francis said. Marking the feast of the Body and Blood of Christ June 23, the pope spoke about the gift of ...

The Archdiocese of Cuzco, Peru, organized the First Children’s Congress on the Eucharist on September 25, bringing together more than 1,500 children who are preparing to receive First Communion in ...

The U.S. bishops are working on a document on the Eucharist, which could be very helpful if they do it right. The chances are slim. The origins of the document go back to the bishops' fight with ...

The heated debates in the Synod of Bishops regarding the possibility of divorced and remarried Catholics receiving Holy Communion have opened up a series of other important discussions, especially ...