When Pius X restored the ancient praction of frequent Communion he brought new opportunities for a full Christian life to countless members of the Church. Today we owe that saintly Pope a great debt for his wisdom and charity in opening wide the channels of God’s grace through this the greatest of sacraments. But such benefits always bring with them further responsibilities, and one of the ways in which Catholics today could show their gratitude to Pius X is by insisting upon the whole of his teaching on this subject which embraces the responsibilities as well as the benefits. The sacrament of Christ’s body is now of such easy access that is is possible to approach the alter without much preparation and even out of routine. Pius X insisted that the more frequent our holy Communions the more careful should be our preparation for the reception of Christ’s body.