Question 128 – How do I fulfill my First Saturdays if there is only Holy Communion on the hand offered in my area where I live?

Interview Organization: Confraternity of Our Lady of Fatima

Interviewer Name: Christopher P. Wendt

Date: September 13, 2022

Though difficult, once a month, individuals can try to receive Holy Communion on the tongue, at another location. If not possible, a devout Spiritual Holy Communion is acceptable. This is similar to the times of persecution, like during the Soviet era, when access to priests and Communion was limited.

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Transcript:

It is difficult, but once a month, they can try to make a sacrifice by driving to some other place where they can receive Holy Communion on the tongue. If it is not possible, they can do a Spiritual Holy Communion with devotion; I think these will be accepted by our Lord since it is an extraordinary case.

For example, during the persecution times or in the Soviet Times, even if it was a first Friday, it was difficult to receive Holy Communion because there were no priests available. In this case, I think our situation is similar to that of the persecution times.