1106. "Together with the anamnesis, the epiclesis is at the heart of each sacramental celebration, most especially of the Eucharist: You ask how the bread becomes the Body of Christ, and the wine ...

The Eucharist is at the center of the sacramental economy, as the culmination of Christian initiation. The Eucharist enlightens the other sacraments and it is their meeting-point.

Most Rev Dr James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima, Nagaland, praying before the Blessed Sacrament at St Joseph Church, Chümoukedima ...

The Eucharist is not to make Jesus present so we can worship him, says Jesuit Fr. Thomas Reese. If you want to adore Christ in the Eucharist, go to Benediction, not to Mass.

This exploration traces the origins of the Christian Eucharist, showing how it evolved not from a single event like the Last ...

Like the first disciples, we need to keep the fire of Jesus' words burning in our hearts. The Eucharist helps.

In recent days the Eucharist has drawn mockery on television and condemnations from bullhorn-wielding activists during public processions — evidence of animus against the Catholic teaching of ...

Late Sunday morning, people gathered outside of St. Augustine Catholic Church for a processional they hoped would bring Jesus ...

Explores the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist through biblical origins, expert insights, and personal testimonie | dG1fSXVFdW9kck0xc2M ...

The Eucharist was, and still is, in a crystal case called a luna — used for insertion in a monstrance — that was badly scorched and blackened by the flames. A Service of EWTN News, Inc.

Christ’s body in the Eucharist came to be seen as “the true body.” At the same time, the word “mystical” ( mysticum ) moved from the Eucharistic body to the ecclesial body.