BEAUTIFUL EFFECT ON HOME LIFE

New Zealand Tablet, 13 June 1918, Page 45

BEAUTIFUL EFFECT ON HOME LIFE

He was a very ardent convert to the Faith, and he was giving the reflections and reasons that, had led him to see the truth of the Church's teachings (says the Queen's Work). "One thing that struck' me particularly," said he, "in regard to Holy Communion was that whenever my wife went frequently it was much more pleasant about the house. So I got to thinking that it would be a wise thing for me to encourage her to go as often as possible. Then came the thought that what was so good for her and had such a very practical effect on her character might be the very thin* tor me as well. I was conscious of various defects in my own make-up, against which I had been struggling more or less unsuccessfully for years. Perhaps frequent Communion might give me a grip on myself and a lever lZ P /7*i° U v m y. own vices - So I began to investigate the Catholic religion, and found to my joy that I could say < I believe.' And now my wife is as anxious for me to go often to the Sacraments as I am to see her faithful at frequent Communion. We both agree that it has a beautiful effect on our home life to-ether if we each receive often the Body of the Lord." That is a true and touching saying? ' Sweet and wonderful Sacrament that has the efficacy to chance hearts and ennoble souls ! Ah, if our Catholic people only realised to the full the blessings that await them in frequent and daily Communion, they would be more ready to accept the invitation of the late Holy Father and go to the Holy Table often, and, if possible every day.