Frequent Communion

Frequent Communion is the Roman Catholic practice of receiving the eucharist frequently, as opposed to the usual medieval practice of receiving it once or a few times a year.^[1] Pope Pius X pushed for the practice of frequent communion,^[2] relaxing restrictions on reception for the sick^[3] and children.^[4]

References

^ Frequent Communion - Catholic Encyclopedia article
^ Saint Pius X Reformer of the Liturgy - Angelus Magazine
^ Communion of the Sick - Catholic Encyclopedia article
^ QUAM SINGULARI - Papal Encyclical

Bibliography

Antoine Arnauld, De la fréquente communion (1643)

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Frequent Communion