The Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist were part of Mass, of course, on TV.

The question of course is how one could receive Our Lord in the Sacrament of Holy Communion.

Of course, not everyone knew and had to find out how one could receive.

Pope Francis pointed out that this is possible as per the Catechism of the Catholic Church, namely, receiving Jesus spiritually because we had not way to receive in person.

The answer is known as the Act of Spiritual Communion. When it is time during the Mass on TV that we would receive, this prayer would be of aid to say.

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.

I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul.

Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart.

I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.

Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

In fact countless priests ensured this prayer was broadcast during the proper part of the Mass.

Our brief research indicates that St Thomas Acquinas stated - - The effects of a sacrament can be received by desire. Although in such a case the sacrament is not received physically nevertheless the actual reception of the sacrament itself brings with it fuller effect than receiving it through desire alone - -

Although we are not experts, we hope this helps you in such emergency situations should they happen.