Church of the Holy Communion

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Here’s why Catholics don’t eat meat on Fridays during Lent

Should Your Church Live Stream?

Chances are, your church has either started live streaming recently or has considered it at some point. With equipment improvements, lower entry costs, and availability through the web and social media, live streaming is becoming more common in the church. If you are considering adding a streamed service or posting videos for replay viewing to …

How to Worship as a Family

So, what should we do in family worship? It’s simple: read the Bible, pray together, and sing to the Lord.

10 Ways to Be a Welcoming Church to Those With Special Needs

For those willing to welcome those with special needs, how can today’s churches better serve these families? One parent shares some tips.

The Joy of Generosity: 10 Reasons Christians Should Love to Give

Imagine what Christian outreach might look like if the church wasn’t constrained by a lack of financial resources.

Who Can Receive Holy Communion?

Learn about the requirements every Catholic individual must meet before receiving Holy Communion in the Catholic Church.

Who shouldn't receive holy Communion?

A reader asks: “In all the current discussions of denying Communion I have not seen any examples. Can you give any modern day examples of who is actually denied Communion?” In his latest column, Monsignor Charles Pope explains that “The single-largest group of those ‘denied’ holy Communion would likely be those who are in invalid marriages. This is usually due to one or both of the current spouses having been married before. … There are others who may have been instructed not to…

When Astronauts Received Holy Communion in Space

“We are designed to be awed in space. If our imperfect species has found such glimmers of delight in our first tentative encounter with...

Discover First Holy Communion Gift Ideas for Boys and Girls

Looking for the perfect First Holy Communion gift? Look no further than our comprehensive guide, filled with traditional and meaningful gifts that they'll cherish for years to come.

How frequently can we receive Holy Communion?

How frequently can we receive Holy Communion? - Relevant Radio

Communion, Part 1: What Is Communion?

As a young pastor, I will never forget the day that a new Christian approached me after church to complain. They could not understand why we had such a small snack and long lines to get it. What they were talking about was communion. Apparently, I had failed to explain what we were doing and …

"How we should approach the Holy Communion"

Him we must seek in every way in order that we may feed on Him and ward off hunger by constantly attending this banquet. Nor should we unnecessarily abstain from the holy table and thus greatly weaken our souls on the pretext that we are not really worthy of the Mysteries. Rather, we must resort to the priests for Confession on account of our sins so that we may drink of the cleansing Blood<br>But if we know these things we should by…

Who’s Worthy to Receive Communion?

Worthiness to receive Communion is a hot topic these days. What does canon law have to say about the issue, and what's still unclear?

Who is welcome at the communion table?

Maybe the grace experienced in the sacrament precedes belief.

The Deeper Meaning of the Communion of Saints

We can never exhaust our fill of the infinite beauty and goodness of God. He fills us to the point of overflowing and yet there is always more to desire. And this inexhaustibility of God is beautifully reflected in that fact that He draws to Himself a communion of seemingly innumerable saints.

Whatever Happened to Communion & Baptism?

Wine at Communion, the sign of peace, holy water fonts: Will these parts of the Mass ever come back?

The thin body of evidence on the true health risks of bringing the chalice back to Mass should lead to humility rather than overconfidence. We must be open to changing behaviors based on new knowledge.