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Worthy Reception of Holy Communion
The most fervent celebration of Holy Mass includes a worthy reception of Holy Communion. (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1387) Another of the five Precepts of the Church is that one receive Holy Communion at least once a year, during the Easter season. A worthy reception means the Eucharist is consumed after a proper fast and while the souls is in the state of grace, free from any mortal or serious sin. If one is in mortal sin they must seek reconciliation with God and the community through the Sacrament of Penance before receiving the Host worthily.
Yet, worthy reception of Holy Communion includes more though than the absence of mortal sin. It includes the disposition of our hearts and minds. It includes the posture of our bodies and the spirit of our souls. It even includes the clothes that we wear. (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1387) When we come before the Lord to receive His Body and Blood how do we present ourselves? Do we act and look as though we believe we are about to receive the most precious of all gifts?