Why did we stop counting our Communions?

Peggy Weber shares the sweet story of how joyful her granddaughter was in receiving the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist on the day of her first Communion — and second Communion, and third. … “Cordelia’s joy has not waned,” Weber

The bread of angels and a hug from heaven

Teresa Tomeo reflects on a recent “God-wink.” Recalling a statue she bought for her First Communion, she recognizes the importance the little figurine of Jesus has played in her life, following her despite numerous moves and life changes. When the hymn at

Restored order for sacraments a growing trend

When the Archdiocese of Denver and the Diocese of Honolulu this spring announced young people would begin to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation before that of first Communion, they brought the total number of U.S. archdioceses and dioceses returning to what the