When a minister of the Church brings Communion, the sick or elderly person shares in the eucharistic meal of the community. This holy Communion manifests the support and concern of the community ...

For Catholics: As Catholics, we fully participate in the celebration of the Eucharist when we receive Holy Communion.  In order to be properly disposed to receive communion, participants ...

Both modes of receiving holy Communion have their own value and their own beauty. Some Catholics feel more comfortable receiving the Eucharist in their hands.

Sebastian Cizman, 12, was found unresponsive on Friday at his family's home in Glasshoughton, West Yorkshire, during his younger brother's First Holy Communion celebrations.

Thanks, James. I realise the positive way this view is expressed by many, including in your comments here. But I would still point out that very harsh, negative and frankly insulting comments are ...