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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?

Related Resources

Sacraments

GuideAll Year

The Eucharist

The Real Presence of Christ and the heart of Catholic worship.

Christ Gives Himself The Eucharist is Christ truly present, nourishing the Church with His own life.

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Adoration

PrayerAll Year

Prayer Before Adoration

A brief original prayer for entering Eucharistic Adoration with reverence.

Jesus, truly present in the Blessed Sacrament, gather my scattered heart. Teach me to remain with You in silence, gratitude, and love.

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