central sacrament of communion is Orthodoxy.For him committed Divine Liturgy - the main service of the day.The Orthodox believe that participation in this sacrament - a necessary condition for the spiritual life.Where such confidence?And why so much attention is paid to the sacrament, where there are still six of the sacraments?How should begin the mysteries, how to prepare for confession and communion?
What is it?
Communion - this communion with Christ directly.In the sacrament of bread and wine are transubstantiated into the Body and Blood of the Lord, that person takes, that is, eats, swallows.This, indeed, is a sacrament, but it must be carefully prepared.
Can a man meet God in every moment of your life?How does the Lord appreciate his sins, the desire to eat or anger toward others?Analyzing the life and soul of anyone who has the fear of God understand that for this meeting need to prepare, purify.
How to prepare for confession and communion, what to do?
First of all, should escape from the world and its pleasures, to focus on spiritual matters.To do this, hold the post wishing to partake of a few days, try not to watch television, or at least disable entertainment channels.This point is not to sit in silence and call to all subscribers of the phone book instead of watching dubious transfers.It is necessary to focus on their spiritual state, in their soul, sin.Now comes a lot of books, "Preparing for confession and communion", for starters, you can buy any of them.There are likely to be listed 10 commandments of God and given explanations of what is meant.It is possible, a person learns a lot about himself and his actions, just read this pamphlet.
Confession - separate sacrament.How to prepare for confession, too, need to know.First of all, you have to ask your conscience: if there is something that bothers.Maybe impatience children or rude to his mother?Maybe lie or unrighteous acquisition?After studying the commandments of God, it turns out that not all the sins a person knows.Before you prepare for confession and communion, should be reconciled with all whom you have offended.Even if the offended do not agree to reconcile, we must make every effort to achieve mutual peace.
In today's world, even some mortal sins are not considered evil deeds.For example, witchcraft and abortion (murder of a child in the womb) is an obstacle to communion before.In the presence of such sins is better to practice them separately, and only then start preparing for the sacrament.
How to prepare for confession and communion for the first time?
Church does not require to beginners, that is from people who have just come into the temple, strict fasting and prayers of many hours.But the post feasible to impose necessary.Maybe at first only to give up meat?
Before you prepare for confession and communion, you must understand for themselves the essence of the sacraments.If they begin without faith, it can be a sacrilege.If the faith is weak, you can consult with the priest.Before Communion is necessary to come to the evening service, the very day - the morning service - the liturgy.Communion takes place at the end of the service.
