Preparation for Holy Communion occupies a special place in the spiritual life of an Orthodox Christian. Since ancient times, participation in the Eucharist has been perceived not only as the greatest ...

Priest pleaded repentance, also encouraging Catholics more broadly to reflect on whether they were receiving Communion worthily and to approach Communion as though it were their first and their last.

The requirement to practice social distancing means that many more U.S. Catholics are going to attend a Communion service on Sunday rather than a Mass. Many Catholics will not notice the difference or ...