He’s no Johnny Sack. A reputed Gambino crime-family soldier yesterday was denied a bid to be sprung from the slammer to attend his 7-year-old daughter’s First Communion. Michael “… ...

Blessing, on the other hand, “is like a big hug!” When she’s having a difficult time emotionally, she says, “a blessing is my quiet way of feeling God’s embrace.” Ken, who grew up Lutheran, doesn’t ...

Spiritual Communion Prayers We certainly can make a spiritual communion extemporaneously, but formulated prayers can be very helpful, especially when our concentration is being tried by the ...

Holy Communion is a bond to the community, ... Following a time of silence, all join in prayers of intercession. Then, in preparation for holy Communion, all recite the Lord's Prayer. V.

The Communion service begins with a liturgy of the Word that is almost exactly like that at a Mass. Songs are sung, prayers are recited, Scriptures are read and a sermon is given.

Capping a 10-day convention in Anaheim, leaders of the Episcopal Church agreed Friday to consider marriage liturgies for same-sex unions and to give bishops greater latitude in meeting the ...