Preparation for Holy Communion occupies a special place in the spiritual life of an Orthodox Christian. Since ancient times, participation in the Eucharist has been perceived not only as the greatest ...

For me, the time between deciding to become a Catholic and actually going through with it was intense – like it is for many converts. It’s a huge, unsettling step, fraught with anxiety and self-doubt ...

Much confusion resulted from (and contributed to) last week’s quick overview of a variety of Communion practices. Here’s more information on Catholic and Orthodox traditions, as well as other reader ...