Scripture, Reflection & Prayer for Tuesday, October 04, 2011

The third precept ("You shall receive the sacrament of the Eucharist at least during the Easter season") guarantees as minimum the reception of the Lord's Body and Blood in connection with the Paschal feasts, the origin and center of the Christian liturgy.
- CCC No. 2042

Reflection: Notice how the Church separates the reception of communion (at least once a year) from attending Mass (every week). Two points follow: first, we must be prepared to receive communion, and even if we aren't we still need to gather with the Church.


Prayer: Lord Jesus, sanctify your Church by the gift of the Eucharist.

From: Day by Day with the Catechism (Catholic Book Publishing Corp., New York)