Holy Communion

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He wanted to offer Holy Communion, the central sacrament of Roman Catholic faith, not only to the detainees inside the facility, but also to the federal agents stationed there.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

For the past two decades, he had been unable to receive Holy Communion, a rite the church considers the central sacred component of its worship services, from his own parish.

From Slate • Oct. 2, 2025

One of the most enthralling, however, is a sprawling early piece titled “Venus Envy Chapter I: First Holy Communion, Moments Before the End,” which emerged from an extraordinarily challenging period in the artist’s life.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 2023

Mr Welby is speaking at the service of Holy Communion on Sunday, giving a longer version of the sermon during Easter Eucharist later in the morning.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2023

He gets off his knees and tells us kneel around the classroom for the Holy Communion practice.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt