Spiritual Communion via Live-Streamed or Televised Mass
Viewing a live-streamed, online, or televised Mass is an opportunity for the faithful to remain connected to the Sacrifice of the Mass during this difficult time. Please share with parishioners through your parish social media platforms the times which daily and Sunday Mass can be viewed. A complete schedule can be found on the Diocesan website: www.doy.org under the Media tab. Another source includes: www.watchtheMass.com from the CatholicTV Network offering daily Mass in English Sunday through Friday and in Spanish every Sunday.
Spiritual Communion
The Act of Spiritual Communion has long been a Catholic understanding that when circumstances prevent one from receiving Holy Communion, it is possible to make an Act of Spiritual Communion, which is a source of grace. Spiritual Communion is an ardent desire to receive Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament and lovingly embrace him at a time or in circumstances when one cannot receive Him in sacramental Communion. The most common reason for making an Act of Spiritual Communion is when a person cannot attend Mass. Acts of Spiritual Communion increase our desire to receive sacramental Communion and help us avoid the sins that would make us unable to receive Holy Communion worthily.
Below are recommendations that can be shared with parishioners on how to make a ‘spiritual communion’ when unable to participate in Mass. These can be adapted based upon personal and family needs: