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. Altman tells a tragic story about a young woman death and the opportunity to speak with a young man.
Fr. James Mawdsley offers the first of seven videos to prepare for Holy Week. Daily Mass is the best preparation for Sunday Mass. Sunday...
Fr. James Altman reflects on the sufferings of Job can provide us with an example of how to keep the faith in desperate times.
