Ordinary 19

Heart checks before Communion. The fundamental question is "Am I in the state of Grace"? If there is a mortal sin on my soul, I need to get to Confession before Communion. Communion in the state of Mortal Sin is a sacrilage. St. Paul warned the Corinthians that whoever receives the Body and Blood of the Lord unworthily eats and drinks condemnation.

What about Veniel Sins? Of course a good Act of Contrition forgives them. So does a devout reception of Communion. What would make a devout reception of Communion? There is no better preparation than Confession.