Why Are Some Tabernacles Veiled?
Question: What is the purpose of the cloth that covers the tabernacle in church? I have noticed that some Catholic churches do not have this cloth covering...
Eucharist
Pope: Eucharist satisfies hunger for hope, truth, salvation
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – When receiving the Eucharist, Catholics should respond with gratitude and awe that Jesus offers himself as nourishment and salvation, Pope Francis said....
Receiving Communion in Mortal Sin?
Question: Our priest has told us that if a person receives Communion in a state of mortal sin, the host ceases to be the body of Christ...
Pope: Corpus Christi procession is not sign of pride but invitation
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – When Catholics carry the Eucharist through the streets, “we are not doing this to show off or to flaunt our faith” but...
Solemnity of Corpus Christi at Blessed Liberat Parish
Blessed Liberat Parish in Newlands West, Durban, once again celebrated the Solemnity of Corpus Christi in a very special way led by Father Ndumiso Khumalo OFM. The...
The Eucharistic Miracles of the World Exhibition Touches Down in Pretoria
“This is my miracle. It is a true miracle indeed, and I thank God for bringing me to the exhibition today,” Memory Mawire said, wiping away tears...
The Blood of the Covenant for Ever! Solemnity of Corpus Christi
Sermon by Emmanuel Suntheni OSB – Body and Blood of Christ – Year B Sermon and Christian Act in The Word Theme: The Blood of the Covenant for Ever!’...
What Should I Do If I Drop the Host?
Question: I have been an extraordinary minister of holy Communion for about 20 years. During that time, I have dropped the host twice while distributing Communion. I...
Having child out of wedlock does not bar access to sacraments, Vatican says
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Women who have conceived a child out of wedlock and have the courage to choose life for their baby “should be encouraged...
