German Bishops: Communion in Mixed Marriages Allowed
The German bishops’ conference continues to develop its recent decision to allow non-Catholic spouses in mixed-denomination marriages to receive Communion...
Sacraments
Confirmation Group Sleeps Rough at Denis Hurley Centre
A confirmation group in Durban held an overnight retreat at the Denis Hurley Centre (DHC) to be inspired by the late archbishop after whom the centre is named.
Pope Francis and Communion
Jesus taught that divorcees who marry a second time commit adultery (Mk 10:11). The Church has followed this teaching. Divorcees may not receive Communion. Yet Pope Francis, in his exhortation Amoris Laetitia, is accused by some of now letting them receive Communion.
The Mystery of the Eucharist – Our Source of Life
The mystery of the Holy Mass lies solely in the Eucharist, the Eucharist being a commemoration of the Last Supper event, writes Joachim Anakwenze.
The Nitty-Gritty of the Consecration
Before the consecration, the priest says: He took bread in his hands, thus imitating Jesus’ gesture, but at the word “broke” he does not break the bread.
We Must Fully Honour God First
-It is quite true that Jesus’ death on the Cross offered to God all the glory our sins deprive him of, but we have to acknowledge that, especially at Mass, and prayerfully accept it.
Cardinal: Pressure to Change Communion Rules is Unfortunate
Pope Francis did not change church teaching on the rules for receiving Communion, but rather assured people who are in difficult situations that the church cares for them and the mercy of God extends to them, a Nigerian cardinal said.
Faith and our Fancy-Dress: First Holy Communion
Julia Beacroft reflects on her children’s First Holy Communion and the fuss of dressing up… I’ve lost count of the...
Why the Chalice As Well?
We were taught that the host contains the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. Why, then, are we also offered...
