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When considering whether to receive Communion, what constitutes a "grave reason" and "opportunity to confess"?
Jim Blackburn
Why does the Offertory Prayer seem to imply that the sacrifice of the Mass only symbolizes Christ? It sounds heretical.
Peggy Frye
An Eastern Orthodox friend sometimes attends Mass with me and receives Communion. Is this allowed?
Michelle Arnold
Should I genuflect or bow to the tabernacle?
Fr. Vincent Serpa O.P.
Should I receive if I have an unconfessed mortal sin on my conscience?
Jim Blackburn
Since Judas's betrayal of Jesus likely was a grave sin, why did Jesus give him Communion at the Last Supper?
How many times in a day may I receive Communion?
Catholic Answers Staff
If the Bible says we are only to follow God's Commandments, how can the Church require its members to follow man-made precepts?
Catholic Answers Staff
Should children make their first confession before or after receiving First Communion?
Catholic Answers Staff
How valid is the consecration of the bread and wine in a Lutheran or Episcopal holy eucharist liturgy?
Catholic Answers Staff

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