When the early Church celebrated the Eucharist, it certainly considered itself to be doing more than preaching and singing.

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 Gospel readings of this week’s daily liturgies remind us that the Eucharist is a participation in the resurrection of ...

We should always bear this in mind, but it’s especially compelling during the Year of the Eucharist. We have been invited to the eucharistic liturgy, but many cannot believe what is happening.

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 ...

Jonathan Roumie wants to portray Jesus on THE CHOSEN in an honest and intentional way, sharing with ANC Digital ...

What a waste.” In the Eucharist and with our Eucharistic Lord, nothing, absolutely nothing, is wasted. With God, there is no ...

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 ...