(N.B. Another example of modern 'easing'. The time in which we can fulfil our Easter Duty differs among countries, but is generally between Ash Wednesday (or the first Sunday of Lent) and Trinity Sunday.)
The Fourth Precept of the Church Expounded.
Q. WHAT is the fourth?
A. To receive the blessed Sacrament at least once a year, and that at Easter, or thereabouts.
A. To receive the blessed Sacrament at least once a year, and that at Easter, or thereabouts.
Q. Why at Easter?
A. Because Christ instituted the blessed Sacrament of the Eucharist at his last supper, the Thursday before Easter day.
A. Because Christ instituted the blessed Sacrament of the Eucharist at his last supper, the Thursday before Easter day.
Q. What said it, or thereabouts?
A. Because it will satisfy the precept, if it be done at any time between Palm Sunday and Low-Sunday.
A. Because it will satisfy the precept, if it be done at any time between Palm Sunday and Low-Sunday.
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