Bleg

This will be one of the few times I make a request of readers and particularly clergy.  I can only speak for myself.  During this time of year, many appear for Communion who in some cases had no intention of receiving communion or in other cases are inexperienced at receiving communion.  In the latter case, I’m speaking of youths who have received their first communion, but have unfortunately not received communion regularly.  During such times, an usher accompanying the minister of communion is helpful.  Ushers are there to safeguard the Sacrament.  Unfortunately this joyous time of year is accompanied by numerous acts of desecration.