Posts Tagged ‘Sacrament of Confirmation’

Tube-fed Catholic consumes Christ in the Eucharist

Thursday, August 15th, 2024
Eucharist

Receiving the Eucharist is what most young Catholics expect. Even Paul Gannucci (pictured with his parents). A myriad of health conditions resulting in his being tube-fed since he was three months old have prevented him from consuming the Eucharist. Nonetheless, Gannucci has always wanted to be able to receive the Body of Christ. And so Read more

Don’t celebrate Confirmation as the sacrament of leaving the Church

Tuesday, May 17th, 2016

There’s an old joke about two pastors discussing the problem of bats in the attic of their respective churches. “I’ve tried everything,” Father Brown complains to Father Smith. “Exterminators, electric wires, traps, poison—everything—but I just can’t seem to get rid of them.” Father Smith smiles and says, “Don’t worry. I have found the perfect solution. Read more