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Interior: To be in the state of grace, that is to have an awareness that one has no mortal sin on one’s soul. If a person is aware that he or she has committed a mortal sin, he or she must first receive absolution in the Sacrament of Reconciliation before receiving Holy Communion. Our love for the Eucharist leads us to a deeper appreciate of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. It is important and right to celebrate this sacrament, even when a person has committed venial sins from time to time (on average it is usual to go once a month and certainly at least once a year) in order to eliminate even that light veil of mist, or dust, or shadow that that venial sin causes since this dulls the splendid beauty and marvelous richness of our filial relationship with God. Exterior: a spirit of reflection and prayer to help us with our interior participation during the Holy Mass, particularly in certain moments (periods of silence, personal prayer after Holy Communion); the dignified way we pray the acclamations or the parts of the Holy Mass that are said by the people together; bodily gestures (gestures, and clothing that are dignified and suitable, an appropriate tone of voice, our overall way of behaving), are signs of respect and faith towards Christ whom we receive in Holy Communion; observing the Eucharistic fast of at least one hour before receiving Holy Communion. 35 When should we receive Holy Communion? The Church recommends strongly that a person receive Holy Communion each time he or she participates at the Holy Mass, but not more than twice on any one day. 114