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Understanding the Mass / Week 4
Receive and Adore
Approach Communion with reverence and thanksgiving.
Teaching
The Eucharist is the source and summit of Christian life. Thanksgiving after Communion teaches the heart to remain.
Scripture reference
John 6:35
Prayer prompt
Lord, I am not worthy; heal me and make me your own.
Practice
Keep a quiet thanksgiving after Communion.
Reflection questions
- How do I prepare to receive?
- What thanksgiving do I owe the Lord?