#frequent communion

A right intention consists in this: that he who approaches the holy Table should do so, not out of routine, or vainglory, or human respect, bur for the purpose of pleasing God, of being more closely united with Him by charity, and of seeking this divine remedy for his weaknesses and defects. 

Although it is most expedient that those who communicate frequently or daily should be free from venial sins, especially from such as are fully deliberate, and from ay affection thereto, nevertheless it is sufficient that they be free from mortal sin, with the purpose of never sinning mortally in the future; and, if they have this sincere purpose, it is impossible but that daily communicants should gradually emancipate themselves from even venial sins, and from all affection thereto.

But whereas the Sacraments of the New Law, though they take effect ex ópere operáto, nevertheless produce a greater effect in proportion as the dispositions of the recipient are better: therefore, care is to be taken that Holy Communion be preceded by serious preparation, and followed by a suitable thanksgiving according to each one’s strength, circumstances, and duties.

Pardonable sins & the Benefits of Frequent Communion ((http://wp.me/p2vXPg-1xB)) By St. Nikodemos the Hagiorite

Would you like, O Christian, for the small errors you commit as a man, either with your eyes or with your ears, to be forgiven? Draw near to the Mysteries with fear and with a broken heart, and they will be remitted and forgiven. St. Anastasios of Antioch confirms this: If we fall into some small, pardonable sins on account of our being human, either with our tongue, our ears, our eyes, and we…