On the end for which the Holy Eucharist was instituted

Christ instituted the Holy Eucharist:

We are united to Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist by means of Holy Communion.

Holy Communion is the receiving of the body and blood of Christ.

To make a good Communion it is necessary to be in a state of sanctifying grace, to be fasting for one hour, and to have a right intention.

He who receives Communion in mortal sin receives the body and blood of Christ, but does not receive His grace, and he commits a great sacrilege.

To receive plentifully the graces of Holy Communion it is not enough to be free from mortal sin, but we should be free from all affection to venial sin, and should make acts of lively faith, of firm hope and ardent love.

The fast necessary for Holy Communion is the abstaining for one hour from everything which is taken as food or drink.

Anyone in danger of death is allowed to receive Communion when not fasting.

We are bound to receive Holy Communion, under pain of mortal sin, during the Easter time and when in danger of death.

It is well to receive Holy Communion often, as nothing is a greater aid to a holy life than often to receive the Author of all graces and the Source of all good.

After Holy Communion we should spend some time in adoring Our Lord, in thanking Him for the graces we have received and in asking Him for the blessings we need.