"And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake [it], and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. Likewise also the cup after supper, saying ...

The Eucharist is essential to the life of the church, according to Francis’ letter. In the Eucharist, “we are guaranteed the possibility of encountering the Lord Jesus and of having the power ...

1359. "The Eucharist, the sacrament of our salvation accomplished by Christ on the cross, is also a sacrifice of praise in thanksgiving for the work of creation.

The Eucharist’s roots in the paschal meal are harder for Catholics to understand because of our ignorance of the Jewish practice. Yes, we know that the Last Supper was a Passover celebration ...

The doctrine of the real presence in the Eucharist developed in a world where God was everywhere. My Thessaloniki tears flowed at the realization that today, we don't see God anywhere.

“The Eucharist is a great mercy for us,” Msgr. Shea concluded. “It gives us a deep gaze into the invisible world, and we can trust God, who has told us it is true.” ...

“I think that the Eucharist and service to the poor go hand in hand. Jesus didn’t say, ‘Just pray’ to me; he said, ‘Pray and serve,’ so I think you really have to have both of those ...

The Eucharist is incredibly social, because even the word that we use when we receive the host, “Communion,” [conveys this]. That communion is not only with God, but with each other.