Sometimes we can be tricked into thinking that the Holy Communion we receive at Mass every Sunday is somehow owed to us; that we have a right to receive it. However, the Eucharist, which is Jesus Christ’s own body and blood, is a divine gift bestowed upon us by our Heavenly Father. And because it’s a gift, the way we receive it and the state of our souls matter greatly to our relationship with God. Which begs the question: can someone be denied Holy Communion? Fr. Mike explains whether communion is a gift that can be taken away, and what that means for public figures who openly support practices against the Church, like abortion.
Fr. Jeffrey Kirby possess the key question that most Christians need to ask themselves today: am I willing to gladly accept the consequences of...
Father John Echert uses the parable of the weeds among wheat (as well as a personal anecdote about his own father’s battle with the...
Fr. Daniel Nolan reflects on today’s readings that show there are consequences for bad behavior. Jesus shows us that corporal punishment is sometimes necessary.
