Who can receive the Eucharist and how often?
Only Catholics can receive the Eucharist. But they must be in a state of grace, meaning they are not guilty of any mortal or serious sins. Orthodox Christians may receive the Eucharist in spiritual circumstances. The Church believes non-Catholics cannot receive because it is a sign of the faithful's communion with each other, the church, & Christ. This sacrament can be received no more than one per day, with some exceptions. The minimum requirement is once a year, and during the Easter season.
What is the Form of this Sacrament?
At mass, the priest or bishop will say the words: "Take this, all of you, and eat of it: for this is my body which will be given up for you." "Take this, all of you, and drink from it: for this is the chalice of my blood, the blood of the new and eternal covenant. Which will be poured out for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins." "Do this in memory of me."
Only Catholics can receive the Eucharist. But they must be in a state of grace, meaning they are not guilty of any mortal or serious sins. Orthodox Christians may receive the Eucharist in spiritual circumstances. The Church believes non-Catholics cannot receive because it is a sign of the faithful's communion with each other, the church, & Christ. This sacrament can be received no more than one per day, with some exceptions. The minimum requirement is once a year, and during the Easter season.
What is the Form of this Sacrament?
At mass, the priest or bishop will say the words: "Take this, all of you, and eat of it: for this is my body which will be given up for you." "Take this, all of you, and drink from it: for this is the chalice of my blood, the blood of the new and eternal covenant. Which will be poured out for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins." "Do this in memory of me."
What is the Matter of this Sacrament?
The matter used for Holy Communion is bread, made from wheat and water, & wine made from grapes. Roman/Western Christians do not use yeast in the bread, meaning it is unleavened. Just like how the Israelites used unleavened bread when leaving Egypt. However, Orthodox/Eastern Christians do use leavened bread, meaning it does have yeast. This is just one of the many differences between Roman & Orthodox Christians.
What is the Rite of this Sacrament?
For Eucharist, the rite (ceremony) would be the Mass. There are four parts to every Mass: Introductory Rites, Liturgy of the Word(Readings), Liturgy of the Eucharist(Consecration), and Concluding Rites.
The matter used for Holy Communion is bread, made from wheat and water, & wine made from grapes. Roman/Western Christians do not use yeast in the bread, meaning it is unleavened. Just like how the Israelites used unleavened bread when leaving Egypt. However, Orthodox/Eastern Christians do use leavened bread, meaning it does have yeast. This is just one of the many differences between Roman & Orthodox Christians.
What is the Rite of this Sacrament?
For Eucharist, the rite (ceremony) would be the Mass. There are four parts to every Mass: Introductory Rites, Liturgy of the Word(Readings), Liturgy of the Eucharist(Consecration), and Concluding Rites.
What is Adoration?
Adoration is the practice of worshiping the Lord in the Eucharist outside the context of the Mass. It is adoring and honoring the Eucharistic presence of Christ. The sacred host is placed in a monstrance for the faithful to honor. But this is not a new practice. Adoration was practiced in the early centuries of the Catholic Church. In the 11th century, French monk Berengar of Tours began to teach that bread and wine could not physically change into the body and blood of Christ. In response to this, Pope Gregory VII demanded a retraction from Berengar, and resulted in a refining of the church's teaching on the real presence. So, Eucharistic devotion spread throughout Europe.
Adoration is frequently offered at Kellenberg. Every month for one day there is all day adoration, at XLT events, for "evenings of recollection", and on retreats that take place at the retreat house, Founders Hollow.
Adoration is the practice of worshiping the Lord in the Eucharist outside the context of the Mass. It is adoring and honoring the Eucharistic presence of Christ. The sacred host is placed in a monstrance for the faithful to honor. But this is not a new practice. Adoration was practiced in the early centuries of the Catholic Church. In the 11th century, French monk Berengar of Tours began to teach that bread and wine could not physically change into the body and blood of Christ. In response to this, Pope Gregory VII demanded a retraction from Berengar, and resulted in a refining of the church's teaching on the real presence. So, Eucharistic devotion spread throughout Europe.
Adoration is frequently offered at Kellenberg. Every month for one day there is all day adoration, at XLT events, for "evenings of recollection", and on retreats that take place at the retreat house, Founders Hollow.
The Miracle of Chirattakonam, India - 21st century
On April 28, 2001, adoration was taking place at St. Mary's Parish in Chirattakonam, India. During adoration, three red stains suddenly appeared on the host. The priest, unsure of what to do, put the host back in the tabernacle. A few days later, he looked to see if the red stains were still there. The red stains were in fact still there, but they arranged themselves into what appeared to be the face of a man, perhaps Jesus.
On April 28, 2001, adoration was taking place at St. Mary's Parish in Chirattakonam, India. During adoration, three red stains suddenly appeared on the host. The priest, unsure of what to do, put the host back in the tabernacle. A few days later, he looked to see if the red stains were still there. The red stains were in fact still there, but they arranged themselves into what appeared to be the face of a man, perhaps Jesus.