Tabernacle of the Week

St. Francis de Sales Church

Akron, Ohio

Preparation for receiving Holy Communion:

*Holy Communion can be received only by the baptized.

*The person must be fasting from food and drink (except water) for one hour. this rule does not apply to the sick.

*The person must be in a state of grace, that is, not conscious of any serious sin committed since his or her last confession.

*The person should be filled with faith in Jesus, with a loyalty to Jesus and a desire to spread His Kingdom.

*Especially important is forgiveness and reconciliation. "If you bring your gift to the altar and then recall that your brother has anything against you, leave your gift at the altar, go first to be reconciled with your brother and then come and offer your gift." (Mt 5:23-24).

* This reconciliation is symbolized by the Our Father and the sign of Peace within the Mass.

(Excerpt from the Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church by Msgr. Vincent Walsh, J.C.D.)

Peace be with you!

Rosemarie, OCDS

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