What do you say when you take communion?
In Jesus’ Name, say, “I believe and receive.” Then eat the bread. Next, take the cup in your hand and say: Lord Jesus, thank you for your precious blood. Your sin-free, disease-free, poverty-free life is in Your blood.
Is it OK to take communion every day?
I try to take communion every day. However, communion is one of the things Jesus does command us to do. It transcends time and place. This commandment is for every believer, in every time, everywhere.
What do you pray after communion?
A Catholic may wish to recite prayers of thanksgiving thanking Jesus for the sacrament of Communion and thanking him for residing in his body. Another prayer that Catholics may recite after receiving the Holy Eucharist is the Anima Christi, a 14th-century prayer asking Jesus for salvation and sanctification.
What time of the day should Holy Communion be taken?
That being said, the historical usual time of the day for receiving Holy Communion was first thing in the morning. But for many years now, the Communion Fast has been reduced to one hour (historically it was from midnight! and then for a number of years, three hours).
When can you not take Communion?
A person should not take Communion if he is not Catholic, and not even then, if he is conscious of being in a state of grave sin, until he has gone to confession and received absolution.
How does Kenneth Copeland Ministries handle communion?
Kenneth Copeland Ministries takes the Word of God as final authority in every area of life, so when we have a question, we go to God’s Word. That’s where we get God’s direction. In the case of the Lord’s Supper, or Communion, let’s go to God’s Word and find out what He said on the subject.
What should I do before taking communion?
Examine yourself before you take Communion. Before we partake, the Bible tells us to examine our hearts (1 Corinthians 11:28-29). Ask God for forgiveness in areas where you’ve missed the mark (strife, unforgiveness, jealousy, envy, hatred, covetousness, fear, worry, unbelief, etc.)
Can I take communion without a minister?
You can take Communion alone, or with a family member or friend. You can take Communion every day. Taking Communion is appropriating the blood of Jesus over your life, thanking Him for ALL He has done. It isn’t a religious ceremony, so you don’t have to wait for a minister to serve it to you.
What does the Bible say about communion at a funeral?
The Bible doesn’t instruct that there’s a set time or place to participate in this memorial. A certain person does not have to officiate. You can take Communion in a church service, at home with your family or by yourself.