I will never forget the day my oldest daughter Maria received our Lord in first Holy Communion at St. Agnes Catholic Church. Since she was receiving at an earlier age than usual, Father Spriggs drilled her vigorously on her faith and her readiness to receive Our Lord. After an hour's examination, Father concluded that Maria was ready to receive Our Lord in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. What he said next will remain with me for life: Father Spriggs told Maria that the reason