In this video we will learn about the 20 most common mistakes that are made during Holy Mass. So, let's go. You must fast before receiving Holy Communion.
According to the Code of Canon Law, the faithful must abstain from any food or drink, except water and medicine, for at least one hour before receiving Holy Communion. In the past, fasting began at midnight. Then it was reduced to 3 hours and nowadays it is only 1 hour.
Therefore, it is important to keep in mind that you should not limit yourself to just 1 hour; If possible, fast more rigorously. This Eucharistic fast is a way of showing respect for the Body of the Lord and preparing for the encounter with Jesus. The elderly and sick are exempt from the Eucharistic fast.
You must dress appropriately to attend Mass. Drss with modesty, dignity and simplicity. Women can choose to wear long dresses that cover the knees, avoiding low necklines and transparent clothing.
You should avoid wearing too much jewelry, accessories and excessive makeup. Men should avoid wearing caps, printed shirts, denim shorts or sports shorts. We strive to dress appropriately when going to events, weddings, parties or important places.
Therefore, we must dress even more appropriately to meet the Son of God at Holy Mass. Do your best to arrive a little before Mass begins and avoid being late. If you are very late, the ideal would be to attend the next Mass.
However, if it is the last Mass of the day, remember that the most important thing is intention and respect. When entering and leaving the Church you must genuflect towards the tabernacle. The genuflection consists of bending the right knee to the floor, keeping the left knee bent and the torso upright.
Therefore, when entering and leaving the church, we must genuflect towards the tabernacle, and not towards the altar. The tabernacle is the place where the Blessed Sacrament of the Eucharist is kept. Out of respect, if you are the first to sit on a bench, avoid standing in the corner, as this may make it difficult for people who want to sit next to you to pass.
If you are the first, the ideal is to be in the middle of the bench. When entering the Church, turn off or put your cell phone on silent. Avoid talking or whispering during Mass.
Do not clap during mass, as the main focus is the worship of God, and any action that may divert attention from this should be avoided. Some people have the habit of praying the Our Father holding hands, however, this is a Protestant practice and is considered unnecessary at Holy Mass. The reason for this is that Protestants, because they do not have the real presence of Christ, resort to the gesture of holding hands with each other as a moment of communion in community prayer.
We Catholics, at Mass, find our unity; It is in her that we unite with Jesus and in Jesus, through the common priesthood of the faithful. Holding hands, obviously, can distract from this communion. We Catholics come together in communion, not when we join hands.
Don't say Amen in the Lord's Prayer. When we say 'amen', it means we have ended the prayer. At Holy Mass, we do not say 'amen' at the end of the Our Father prayer because when everyone reaches the part 'but free us from evil', the priest continues the prayer alone, saying: 'Deliver us from all evil, O Father, and give us your peace today.
Helped by your mercy, let us always be free from sin and protected from all dangers, while living in hope, we await the coming of Christ the savior. ' During the Rite of Peace, when people greet each other with a handshake and say 'The Peace of Christ', it is not necessary to leave your seat. If you choose to leave, know that it is not wrong, it is just not mandatory.
At Mass, the prayer 'For Christ, with Christ and in Christ' is reserved only for the priest and should not be prayed by the faithful. During the consecration, avoid standing or sitting. Consecration is the culmination of the Holy Mass, it is at this moment that the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ.
In most churches, during the beginning of the consecration, it is common to ring a bell to attract the attention of the faithful. During the consecration, the priest pronounces the same words that Jesus spoke at the Last Supper. So, if you are not elderly or do not have a health problem, the ideal is for you to kneel during the consecration.
You cannot receive Holy Communion if you are in a state of mortal sin. He who takes communion while in mortal sin commits the very serious sin of sacrilege. Therefore, it is necessary to first confess and receive absolution in the sacrament of Penance before receiving Holy Communion.
If you choose to receive Holy Communion standing, it is appropriate to make a gesture of deep reverence, such as a bow or genuflection. After receiving the Eucharist in your hand, you must immediately receive Communion in front of the priest or minister. It is not permitted to walk around with the Eucharist in your hand.
It is not mandatory, but it is a practice recommended by many saints to remain in thanksgiving after Mass or after receiving Holy Communion. After receiving communion, be silent. Although the Church does not have a specific rule about this, the ideal is that you spend time in silence, reflection and prayer after receiving the Eucharist.
This is a time to thank God and meditate. Do not leave before mass is over, you should only leave after receiving the final blessing. When leaving the Church, leave in silence.
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