Lent as an Opportunity for Deeper Devotion to the Eucharist
Lent is indeed the right time to begin the journey of loving our Lord in the greatest of ways.
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10 Early Church Quotes About the Eucharist
“There came a point when I had to take a deep dive into history to see if the early church was indeed the Catholic Church.”
Why the Eucharist Is What Jesus Says It Is
Though some terms for the Eucharist developed over time, the belief of what the Eucharist is has been a present teaching in the Church since New Testament times.
Jesus is Alive in the Eucharist—here’s the proof
There was a recently published Pew Study, issued August 5, 2019, that should disturb every Catholic. The study revealed that 69% of all self-identified Catholics in the survey said they believed the bread and wine used at Mass are not Jesus, but instead “symbols of the body and blood of Jesus Christ”. Forty-three percent of …
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What 60% of Catholics Don’t Know About the Eucharist—But Need to Learn
Recently a Pew Research study determined that approximately sixty percent of Catholics do not believe in the True Presence of Christ under the species of bread and wine in the Eucharist. This has caused a stir and some consternation among the faithful, priests, and bishops. The Eucharist, according to Lumen Gentium no. 136, is the …
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4 Incredible Pieces of Catholic Restoration Art to Remind You of the Eucharist
After the Protestant Reformation, religious wars exploded across Europe. Struggling to restore a unite of faith and love of the Eucharist and other sacraments, Catholic theologians and clergy turned to artists to help them reaffirm Catholic doctrine and catechize a largely illiterate population. In her latest book, How Catholic Art Saved the Faith: The Triumph of …
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The 7 Most Catholic Foods in the World
Sometimes, people only think of Catholics as those who fast and abstain from certain food. But in reality Catholics love food! For every feast day there is a special food or feast prepared. Italians cook a Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve, there are zeppoli on the feast of Saint Joseph, and don’t …
Do You Know the Saints Mentioned in the Roman Canon?
Have you ever found yourself at Mass, listening the the Eucharist prayer when the priest starts saying the names of saints? You know some of them – Saint Joseph, Saint Peter, Saint Paul. But then there are some who you’ve never heard of – Cyprian? Linus? Wasn’t he Charlie Brown’s friend? The Roman Canon of …
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What the Saints Had to Say About the True Presence in the Body and Blood of Christ is Mind-blowing
Sunday May 29 is the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, or Corpus Christi Sunday. This gives us an opportunity to meditate on the mystery of the Eucharist -at least more so than every other time we receive. Here’s what 17 and 1 blessed -plus one more totally awesome Catholic- thought about …