Reception of holy Communion on the tongue has been a tradition of the Church for more than 15 centuries. It began, largely, as an effort to affirm that the Eucharist was not a symbol or a ritual ...

For Catholics: As Catholics, we fully participate in the celebration of the Eucharist when we receive Holy Communion. In order to be properly disposed to receive communion, participants should not ...

A Liberal Democrat MP has claimed he is now being refused Holy Communion by his local priest after voting for Kim Leadbeater’s Assisted Dying Bill. Chris Coghlan, the MP for Dorking and Horley ...

Picture: Alamy Taking to X, Mr Coghlan said that his priest had "publicly announced at every mass" that he was going to deny the MP Holy Communion "following the assisted dying vote". He added that ...

Three young Christians explain the Holy Communion, an important ritual for Christians involving bread and wine. This topic will be relevant to teaching Religious Education at KS2, 1st Level and ...

On this 4th Sunday after Pentecost, we will celebrate Holy Communion. Rev. D. Mark Blank will preach on “The Story of Daniel.” The Scripture readings are Isaiah 66:10-14 and Daniel 6:6-11.

Unlike countries, the Holy See doesn’t issue bonds or impose income tax on its residents to run its operations, relying instead on donations, investments and revenue generated by the Vatican ...

ST LOUIS – Four minutes before first pitch on Thursday afternoon, Shota Imanaga strolled in from the left-field bullpen and headed toward the Cubs dugout at Busch Stadium. As he approached, a ...

The transfiguring power of the Holy Ghost ended when the service ended and salvation stopped at the church door. When we were told to love everybody, I had thought that meant everybody. But no.” ...

A number of First Holy Communion ceremonies took place recently throughout the Déíse county and Waterford News & Star photographer, Joe Evans was there to capture images of those in attendance. Photos ...

Senior pastor of First United Methodist Church of Valparaiso. Bachelor's degree in history from Hanover College. Master of Divinity from Duke Divinity School. Certified in theological studies from ...