Starting at the Mass of the Supper of the Lord on Holy Thursday, we will return to offering Communion from the chalice. This will be a return to what was common practice within our parish before COVID-19 restrictions were first put in place. Some parishioners will have received Communion from the chalice before restrictions were … Continue reading Must I receive Communion from the chalice?
Category: Eucharist
Starting at the Mass of the Supper of the Lord on Holy Thursday, we will return to offering Communion from the chalice. This will be a return to what was common practice within our parish before COVID-19 restrictions were first put in place. While Communion from the chalice was historically withdrawn from the assembly for … Continue reading Why we are Restoring Communion from the Chalice
At the Last Supper, Jesus commanded the disciples to eat his body and drink his blood in his memory. Ever since, the Catholic Church has gathered together to worship God and fulfil this command. The Eucharist nourishes us and transforms us so that we may be the body of Christ to the world. For many … Continue reading Restoring Communion from the Chalice
Carmel Bulletin, 19 June 2022 Today we celebrate the solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ. It is a time for us to recall and celebrate our belief that our God is present in the Eucharist that we receive. The Eucharist we receive, of course, becomes the Body and Blood of Jesus through our … Continue reading Receiving Communion at Mass
This weekend, the Church in Australia celebrates the feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. It takes on particular significance this year, given that our weekly celebration of the Eucharist has been put on hold due to coronavirus restrictions. Reflecting on this experience gives us an opportunity to more deeply appreciate what … Continue reading Three Things About the Eucharist We’ve Learnt from COVID-19
Liturgy 