Doctrinal Focus

Sacraments of Initiation - the Eucharist

  • Jesus is present in the priest who leads the community, when the people gather, the Scriptures are read and the Eucharist is celebrated at Mass.
  • The bread and wine are changed into the Body and Blood of Christ when the priest says the words of consecration.
  • We receive Jesus in the Eucharist.

General Articles

  • Questions and Answers on the Eucharist | Provided by The Catholic Bishops' Conference of Pennsylvania [United States Catholic Conference, 2003]
    Our faith teaches us that what we proclaim in the Eucharist, Christ's death and resurrection, is also made present in that very action by the power of God's love and goodness. This is the heart of our faith in the sacrament we call the Eucharist, the
  • The Fourth Cup - the Sacrament of the Eucharist | Scott Hahn [Catholic Information Network, 2001]
    How it is that Christ in the Last Supper and in the Eucharist offers himself up as the new covenant Passover, and how the Eucharist and the Old Testament Passover are in a sense two sides of the same coin?
  • Making Bread | Catherine Fournier [Domestic Church Communications Ltd., 2001]
    We are asked to fast and abstain during Lent as penance and sacrifice.
  • Priest, Sacrifice and Eucharist | Msgr. Peter Elliott [Published by permission of Msgr. Peter Elliott, 2001]
    Linking Catholic doctirines, and showing the interdependence of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, the Priesthood, and the Holy Eucharist.
  • The Holy Eucharist is the Whole Christ | Rev. John A. Hardon, S.J. [Soul Magazine, 1994]
    The most fundamental question to ask about the Blessed Sacrament is, "Who is the Holy Eucharist?" And the correct answer is: The Holy Eucharist is Jesus Christ.
  • Bible Proves Real Presence of Christ in Eucharist | Rev. Daniel Maher [Provided Courtesy of: Eternal Word Television Network, 2003]
    A detailed article examining biblical evidence for the real presence.
  • One Bread, One Body | St. Maximilian Mary Kolbe [Presentation Ministries., 2002]
    Daily Scripture reflection from America.
  • Priest and Eucharist | Msgr. Peter Elliott [Msgr. Peter Elliott, 2001]
    Looking at the priesthood from the point of view of the Eucharistic mystery.
  • One Bread One Body, Daily Teaching | Presentation Ministries, Inc. [Presentation Ministries, Inc., 2003]
    Daily Scripture reflection from America.
  • The Life of Saint Joseph of Cupertino | Friar Christopher J.Sharrock O.F.M. Conv [Society of Saint Peter Canisius, 1985]
    The extraordinary life of St Joseph of Cupertino
  • Padre Pio's Message for Today | Peter Dwan [Society of St Peter Canisius, 0]
    Many think that saintly souls, especially those who have received remarkable gifts such as prophecy and healing, are to be admired rather than emulated.

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