The Catholic Church recognizes seven sacraments. Of these, the Eucharist stands apart. St. Thomas Aquinas called it the “Sacrament of Sacraments.” The Eucharist is the Real Presence of Jesus Christ, ...

The Catholic Church recognizes seven sacraments. Of these, the Eucharist stands apart. St. Thomas Aquinas called it the “Sacrament of Sacraments.” The Eucharist is the real presence of Jesus Christ, ...

Bishop Michael Martin has established guidelines for the reception of holy Communion in the Diocese of Charlotte to strengthen unity in worship, uphold the church's liturgical norms and encourage ...

I recently led a spiritual pilgrimage that included Mass each day at different shrines and churches that requested us to bring our own supplies. To ease our luggage burden, each participant brought ...

ATHENS, Greece — One by one, the children and adults line up for the centuries-old ritual of Holy Communion, trying to keep a proper social distance. The priest dips a spoon into the chalice of bread ...

Holy Week and Divine Mercy Sunday, present everyone with particular plenary indulgences that everyone has the opportunity to receive. Here’s how to gain them for yourselves, your loved ones in ...