“The heart preparing for Communion should be as a crystal vial filled with clear water in which the least mote of uncleanness will be seen.”
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

For Reflection:
To what extent do I actually “prepare” for Holy Communion? To what extent do I see myself clearly enough so that my sins and transgressions are plain to me? What do I think is the relationship between preparation, repentance, and a fervent reception of Holy Communion