258. Q. Is any one ever allowed to receive Holy Communion when not
fasting?
A. Any one in danger of death is allowed to receive Holy Communion when
not fasting or when it is necessary to save the Blessed Sacrament from
insult or injury.

259. Q. When are we bound to receive Holy Communion?
A. We are bound to receive Holy Communion, under pain of mortal sin,
during the Easter time and when in danger of death.

260. Q. Is it well to receive Holy Communion often?
A. It is well to receive Holy Communion often, as nothing is a greater
aid to a holy life than often to receive the Author of all grace and the
Source of all good.

261. Q. What should we do after Holy Communion?
A. After Holy Communion we should spend some time in adoring our Lord,
in thanking Him for the grace we have received, and in asking Him for
the blessings we need.



LESSON TWENTY-FOURTH
ON THE SACRIFICE OF THE MASS


262. Q. When and where are the bread and wine changed into the body and
blood of Christ?
A. The bread and wine are changed into the body and blood of Christ at