The Catholic Church teaches that a Catholic can receive Holy Communion twice in a day. This is based on Canon 917 of the Code of Canon Law, which states: “A person who has received the Most Holy Eucharist may receive it again on the same day only during the celebration of the Eucharist in which […]
For Catholics, receiving Holy Communion is a sacred and significant event. Before approaching the altar to receive the Body and Blood of Christ, it is customary to recite prayers of preparation and reverence. These prayers help to focus the mind and heart on the sacramental grace that is about to be received. Here are some […]
The Eucharist Miracle of Bolsena The Eucharist Miracle of Bolsena, which occurred in 1263 in Bolsena, Italy, is one of the most well-known Eucharistic miracles in the Catholic Church. The story revolves around a priest who had doubts about the reality of the Eucharist and saw blood droplets appear on the host during the celebration […]
A monstrance is a sacred vessel used by Catholics , Anglican and Lutheran churches to display or exhibit Eucharistic host (blessed sacrament). It’s used to display the blessed host to the public during a Procession or Benediction (a Roman Catholic or Anglo-Catholic devotion including the exposition of the eucharistic Host in the monstrance and the blessing of the people with it). The Monstrance can also be called Ostensorium . Both names are derived from […]
