3. Being in a “State of Grace”
The Holy Eucharist reception is meant for just Practicing Catholics who are in a state of grace. Being in the State of Grace before receiving the Holy Communion means being without a mortal sin since your last confession. If you are not in the “State of grace” you need to go to confession before receiving the Holy Eucharist but you can as well attend a Holy Mass.
Receiving the Eucharist in a state of mortal sin is a sacrilege. So don’t do it!.
Not receiving when you are not in the proper state shows your love and respect for Jesus. If you’re in a state of mortal sin, going to Mass but not receiving actually shows you’re heading back on the right track.
Bow yes. Amen yes. Thank Jesus for all the blessings bestowed on me. Thank Jesus for His life, death, rising from the dead and ascending into Heaven so that by receiving His Body and Blood in Holy Communion and doing God’s will not mine. I would like to go to Heaven and be there always with Jesus. Amen