If we invert Christ, the Eucharist soon becomes mistreated as a spectacle instead of being embraced as a mystery to be received that requires our full and active response and participation.

In the Eucharist Christ gives us the very body which he gave up for us on the cross, the very blood which he 'poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.' [Mt 26:28 .]" 1367.

Strengthened in Holy Communion by the Body of Christ, they then manifest in a concrete way that unity of the people of God which is suitably signified and wondrously brought about by this most ...

The connection between the Risen One and the Eucharist is especially shown in the account of the disciples of Emmaus (cf. Lk. 24:13-35), as they are guided by Christ Himself to enter intimately ...

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

(RNS) — Today’s Christian Eucharist is a combination of the Jewish synagogue service and Passover meal as adapted by the early Jewish Christians.

LIFESTYLE The Eucharist is a 'miracle of love, hidden in plain sight,' says Rhode Island priest The Feast of Corpus Christi is a celebration of the Eucharist and the presence of Jesus Christ ...

To understand the Eucharist, we must remember that Jesus and his first disciples were all Jews. We might even say the first Christians were Jewish heretics because, unlike their fellow Jews, they ...

It is the Eucharist that unites us with each other in such a way that we see the other as Christ. It is the Eucharist that is the greatest gift given to us by God. It was not good enough for ...

Brazilian Catholic worshippers have laid down an eco-friendly carpet in front of the world-famous Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro calling for the protection of the environment.