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But this afternoon, white smoke finally emerged from the Sistine Chapel signaling that a new pope had been selected, and an hour or so later it was revealed that Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected ...
When the early Church celebrated the Eucharist, it certainly considered itself to be doing more than preaching and singing.
Jesus of the Eucharist! Come to us and be our Ruler! All that we have and are is Yours to command, for all that we have is Yours. If our hearts are poor, enrich them with Your grace. If they have ...
Here, I will focus on the Eucharist. There are a number of ways in which God has foreshadowed the work of Christ in the Eucharist. He has done so through the various signs of bread and wine in the ...
I hope the next Holy Father desires to be a faithful steward of the heritage and rich traditions of the Church. People crave ...
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The Greco-Roman Origins of the Eucharist
This exploration traces the origins of the Christian Eucharist, showing how it evolved not from a single event like the Last Supper but from broader Greco-Roman banquet traditions. Early Christian ...
While those are certainly true, the Church presents a third constant: Christ’s Presence in the Eucharist. Two thousand years ago, Christ gave the Church the greatest gift: his Body and Blood.
The Eucharist is like a precious jewel, and as we view it from many angles and perspectives, we deepen our appreciation of its value and beauty. the meaning of the Eucharist, the theme of real ...
As Catholics in Rome await the election of their new bishop, the pope, some of them celebrated Sunday Mass at their parishes ...
Francis, who took his name after Saint Francis of Assisi, was known for his outreach to the poor and those in poverty and that will be reflected in his minimalist burial at Saint Mary Major. He is the ...