A recent missive from Cardinal Blase Cupich to parishioners in Chicago provoked an unusually vitriolic response after the ...

The Christian ritual of Holy Communion is introduced. Communion means, simply, 'togetherness' and this is a ritual to show the togetherness of Christians and God. The Last Supper was Jesus' last ...

It's a big day in a young Christian's life. The Christian ritual of Holy Communion is introduced. Communion means, simply, ‘togetherness’ and this is a ritual to show the togetherness of ...

Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago is advocating for Catholic faithful to receive holy Communion standing -- the normative ...

Holy water sprinkler Ritual, or card with prayers Crucifix Purificator One should check with the priest as to what is needed; in some cases (e.g., Communion in a hospital), the requirements differ.

Holy Communion is the most important ritual in the Catholic Christian faith. The Catholic president regularly attends Mass. Responding to news of the bishops' vote, he said: "That's a private ...