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MARCH 29, 2020 ~ FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT Father Bernard will be streaming Mass at 10:30am on St Peter Parish Elizabethtown Facebook page. You can also view Mass on this site at 11:30am under the ONLINE MASSES tab. Father's weekly message can be found under FROM THE PASTOR. |
FROM THE OFFICE
The Office has been working hard to stream daily Mass for the Parish. It has been quite a learning experience. Technology and Social Media are not our strong points. Thank you for your patience as we get through this time. You can see Daily Mass on this website under Online Masses or on YouTube search Fr. Bernard Oniwe, OP and select the Mass date. You can also visit our Facebook page St Peter Parish, Elizabethtown. We miss seeing all of you and hope you are staying safe and healthy!
SUNDAY MASS MARCH 29, 2020 WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THIS WEBSITE AT 11:30 am
The Office has been working hard to stream daily Mass for the Parish. It has been quite a learning experience. Technology and Social Media are not our strong points. Thank you for your patience as we get through this time. You can see Daily Mass on this website under Online Masses or on YouTube search Fr. Bernard Oniwe, OP and select the Mass date. You can also visit our Facebook page St Peter Parish, Elizabethtown. We miss seeing all of you and hope you are staying safe and healthy!
SUNDAY MASS MARCH 29, 2020 WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THIS WEBSITE AT 11:30 am
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Spiritual Communion
Public Masses are banned, but literally thousands of Masses are celebrated each day and, in addition to watching them on television or computer screens, the faithful can receive "spiritual Communion." The idea of "spiritual Communion" — inviting Jesus into one's heart and soul when receiving the actual sacrament isn't possible — is part of Catholic tradition.
What is Spiritual Communion?
For those who are unable to receive the Body and Blood of Jesus in Holy Communion, making a conscious desire that Jesus come spiritually into your soul is called a spiritual communion. Spiritual Communion can be made through an act of faith and love throughout one’s day and it is highly commended to us by the Church. According to the Catechism of the Council of Trent, the faithful who “receive the Eucharist in spirit” are “those who, inflamed with a lively faith that works in charity, partake in wish and desire of the celestial Bread offered to them, receive from it, if not the entire, at least very great benefits.” (cf. Fr. John Hardon, SJ, Modern Catholic Dictionary”)
How do I make an act of Spiritual Communion?
Like the acts of contrition, faith, hope, or love, there are traditional prayers already composed. However, sometimes we do not have the prayer memorized. In those cases, using your own words to make a profession of faith in the True Presence of Jesus Christ, Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity, in the Most Blessed Sacrament while expressing your desire in receiving Him is sufficient.
Act of Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen. Saint Alphonsus de Liguori
Spiritual Communion
Public Masses are banned, but literally thousands of Masses are celebrated each day and, in addition to watching them on television or computer screens, the faithful can receive "spiritual Communion." The idea of "spiritual Communion" — inviting Jesus into one's heart and soul when receiving the actual sacrament isn't possible — is part of Catholic tradition.
What is Spiritual Communion?
For those who are unable to receive the Body and Blood of Jesus in Holy Communion, making a conscious desire that Jesus come spiritually into your soul is called a spiritual communion. Spiritual Communion can be made through an act of faith and love throughout one’s day and it is highly commended to us by the Church. According to the Catechism of the Council of Trent, the faithful who “receive the Eucharist in spirit” are “those who, inflamed with a lively faith that works in charity, partake in wish and desire of the celestial Bread offered to them, receive from it, if not the entire, at least very great benefits.” (cf. Fr. John Hardon, SJ, Modern Catholic Dictionary”)
How do I make an act of Spiritual Communion?
Like the acts of contrition, faith, hope, or love, there are traditional prayers already composed. However, sometimes we do not have the prayer memorized. In those cases, using your own words to make a profession of faith in the True Presence of Jesus Christ, Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity, in the Most Blessed Sacrament while expressing your desire in receiving Him is sufficient.
Act of Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen. Saint Alphonsus de Liguori
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April - October 5:00pm November - March 4:00pm Sunday Mass Times: 8:30am & 10:30am 4:30 pm Elizabethtown College/Young Center (When school is in session) |
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