How many times a day may I receive Communion?

[Amexx]

I have been trying to obtain what, for me, is a simple answer to the question “how many times per day can I receive Communion?” I understand there are Canon provisions for weddings, funerals, Last rites, Vigil, etc but I’m merely concerned about if I can receive Communion at both of the regular masses I might attend on, say, a Tuesday. I have received 2 different answers from priests and my internet searches end with fuzzy lawyer-like responses, e.g.“One who has received the blessed Eucharist may receive it again on the same day only within a Eucharistic celebration in which the person participates” (Canon 917). This limitation seems designed to encourage active participation in the Church’s worship."

I infer from the above that if I receive Communion “again” that I’ve already received once which equals 2 times and 2 times is the “limitation” that is mentioned.

This question is greatly troubling to me for many reasons not the least of which I’ve had 2 “authorities” give me different answers.

Can you help me? Please, a layman’s explanation.

 

[Devon_Caffran]

These links should explain the restrictions on how many times Communion may be received in one day. The first answers your question directly and the following four are clarifications for specific situations. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please [contact Catholic Answers (http://www.catholic.com/home/contact.asp) directly.
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