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Roman Catholic children usually make their First Holy Communion at the age of 7 or 8. It is a time of great celebration when the candidates usually wear white, if they are girls, and receive gifts to mark this special passage in their spiritual life. Towards the end of his life Napoleon was asked which had been the happiest day of his life. The questioner expected him to recollect one of his great military triumphs or his coronation as Emperor, but Napoleon replied, "The happiest day of my life was my First Holy Communion day." This may give you some idea how important this day is to a Catholic. |
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| I was brought up by a very strict Roman Catholic mother, and my religion has always been very important to me. It has given another dimension to my life, strict principles to live by, and a wealth of spiritual strength which supports me when times are hard. When I fail to be a decent human being (frequently!) I look at the failure of the disciples to do the right thing for Jesus, and I look at his infinite patience with them and the way they came good in the end, and I take comfort. I rejoice in the choices my faith has given me, the chances to try and to fail. |
