Holy Communion Daily Limit

[ToJesusMyHeart]

How many times per day is one allowed to receive the Eucharist?

 

Is it acceptable to regularly receive Communion twice daily, simply because one loves Him?

 

Receiving more than once is, I believe, discouraged, but permitted. Why is it discouraged, if this is the case? 

Edited January 1, 2013 by ToJesusMyHeart

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A Catholic can receive the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist at the most, 2 times per day, if certain conditions are met. This is based on the following teachings of the Catholic Church:

 

    "One who has received the blessed Eucharist may receive it again on the same day only within a eucharistic celebration in which that person participates, without prejudice to the provision of can. 921 §2." (Canon Law # 917)

 

It is in keeping with the very meaning of the Eucharist that the faithful, if they have the required dispositions, receive communion each time they participate in the Mass. [Cf. CIC, can. 917; AAS 76 (1984) 746-747] As the Second Vatican Council says: "That more perfect form of participation in the Mass whereby the faithful, after the priest's communion, receive the Lord's Body from the same sacrifice, is warmly recommended." [SC 55] (Catechism of the Catholic Church # 1388)

 

I think the core meaning is that one participates at Mass. Not just receiving Holy Communion for itself, such as going from Church to church not so much to participate in the Mass but just to receive Holy Communion.

 

 If a Catholic has already received the Sacrament of Holy Communion during the day and he is facing the danger of death, during the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick (Last Rites), he can once more receive the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist on the same day. But, he cannot receive the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist twice on the same day through the administration of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.

    "Christ's faithful who are in danger of death, from whatever cause, are to be strengthened by holy communion as Viaticum." (Canon Law # 921 §1)

    "Even if they have already received holy communion that same day, it is nevertheless strongly suggested that in danger of death they should communicate again." (Canon Law # 921 §2)

    "While the danger of death persists, it is recommended that holy communion be administered a number of times, but on separate days." (Canon Law # 921 §3)

Examples:

You may receive Holy Communion when:

1. You attend your two separate celebrations of the Holy Mass on the same day. [Canon Law # 917; C.C.C. # 1388]

2. You attend a regular daily Holy Mass and a funeral during which there is a Eucharistic celebration.

3. You attend a regular daily Holy Mass and a wedding during which there is a Eucharistic celebration.

4. You attend a regular daily Holy Mass and receive the Last Rites (Anointing of the Sick).

5. You attend a regular daily Holy Mass and a Vigil Holy Mass on the same day.