Day 134. What benefits do you receive through partaking of this sacrament? (2025)

Today is day 134 and we are studying The Sacrament of Holy Communion.

134. What benefits do you receive through partaking of this sacrament?

As my body is nourished by the bread and wine, my soul is strengthened by the Body and Blood of Christ. I receive God’s forgiveness, and I am renewed in the love and unity of the Body of Christ, the Church. (1662 Catechism; Psalms 28:6–9; 104:14–15; Jeremiah 31:31–34; John 6:52–56; 17:22–24; Revelation 19:6–9)

We will conclude today with Prayer 107. After Communion found on page 677 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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