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“Make it a practice to judge persons and things in the most favorable light at all times and under all circumstances.” - Saint Vincent de Paul
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Saint Stephen's Basilica in France keeps a unique relic: two drops of Christ's blood.
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"There is no Eucharist without priests, so if you care at all about having the Eucharist in the future, something needs to change."
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Sunday Mass Schedule
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News from the Vatican
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If the Synod of Bishops on Synodality is this fall’s Catholic equivalent of the Super Bowl, the next few days are similarly chock-full of what might be described as pre-game activities.
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Giorgio Napolitano, a former leader of Italy’s Communist party, was a non-believer, and in accord with his wishes, his funeral Tuesday will be a civil ceremony, the first time a former head of state...
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Shortly after the new list was published, some Italian media outlets speculated that Cardinal Luis Ladaria’s decision to opt out of the synod was related to the case of Slovene Jesuit Father Marko...
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Spiritual Communion
It has long been a Catholic understanding that when circumstances prevent one from receiving Holy Communion, it is possible to make an Act of Spiritual Communion, which is a source of grace. Spiritual Communion is an ardent desire to receive Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament and lovingly embrace him at a time or in circumstances when one cannot receive Him in sacramental Communion. The most common reason for making an Act of Spiritual Communion is when a person cannot attend Mass. Acts of Spiritual Communion increase our desire to receive sacramental Communion and help us avoid the sins that would make us unable to receive Holy Communion worthily.
Prayer for Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love you above all things and I desire to receive you in my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally,
Come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace you as if you were already there
And unite myself wholly to you.
Never permit me to be separated from you.
Amen.