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For faithful Catholics, communion is not just a nice ritual: It is the body and blood of Jesus Christ, and the ultimate sign of our willingness to be incorporated into the church.

I was born and raised Catholic, so it's in my blood. I don't go to church... I was born and raised Catholic, which is about the extent of my religion. My parents made one request: that I have my first Holy Communion.

I'm from an Irish Catholic family.

If you are a Christian, you want to give as much as you can away. It sounds pious, but it's not a duty; it's a kind of joy.

St. Patrick, bringing the religion to Ireland, this is what we should celebrate.

The Church has always been willing to swap off treasures in heaven for cash down.

With respect to Holy Communion, it is up to the communicant to decide whether they are in a state of grace and worthy to receive the Eucharist. Each one of us makes that decision.

Don't get up from the feast of life without paying for your share of it.

This is all the inheritance I give to my dear family. The religion of Christ will give them one which will make them rich indeed.

Growing up Catholic has been a gift.