What are the rules on receiving Holy Communion more than once a day?

[Fone_Bone_2001]

What precisely are the rules concerning receiving Holy Communion more than once a day?

My particular motive in asking is that I’ll be attending a wedding with a Mass on January 1. I’d like to go to Mass earlier in the day as well for the feast of Mary, the Mother of God. My understanding is that in such a case, I may indeed receive Communion at both Masses.

But I thought a general explanation would be helpful for me in the future and for others who frequent these forums as well.

Thanks!

 

[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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