This presentation offers a number of practical tips for people of all ages to experience more fully the power and grace of the Eucharist.
***************
Tag Archives: Eucharist
How posture shapes our prayer at Mass. Catholic Inspiration
For some people, going to Mass can seem like a “Catholic workout” of genuflect-stand-sit-kneel…repeat, repeat. Yet these postures all have a crucial part to play in our prayer as they form our faith. In this third of six presentations on the Eucharist, we discover how different postures enhance the depth and power of the sacraments.
***************
Share this:
The structure and flow of the Mass. Catholic Inspiration
In this second of six presentations we hear about some of the key elements that have been a part of the Mass from the very beginning of the Church, in particular the reading of Sacred Scripture and the elements of bread and wine that become the Body and Blood of Christ.
***************
Share this:
The Mass: Why we do what we do. Catholic Inspiration
In this first of six presentations we explore how the Lord Jesus defines the Eucharist as his Body and Blood and commands his disciples to receive it. May we renew our commitment to Christ and draw near to the altar to receive this awesome sacrament.
***************
Share this:
19th Sunday of the Year: You are what you eat. Catholic Inspiration
As we continue to hear the “Bread of Life” discourse from the sixth chapter of the Gospel of John, we reflect on how our spiritual health is renewed by the frequent and worthy reception of Holy Communion. We are what we eat!
Mass Readings – 19th Sunday of the Year
***************
Share this:
Study, Pray, Serve: 19th Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the main themes present in the readings for the 19th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – 1 Kings 19:4-8
- Elijah is hungry in the wilderness and is fed by the angel of God.
- Elijah’s food is meant to strengthen him for his journey.
Psalm – 34:2-9
- “Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.”
- We give praise and glory to God who saves us from distress.
2nd Reading – Ephesians 4:30-5:2
- We are imitators of God as beloved children and live in love.
- We cast out vices and we forgive one another as God has forgiven us.
Gospel – John 6:41-51
- Continuing with the “Bread of Life” discourse from last week, Jesus addresses those who are murmuring.
- Christ reaffirms that he is the living bread; whoever eats this bread will live forever.
Mass Readings – 19th Sunday of the Year
***************
Share this:
18th Sunday of the Year: Holy Communion is the Real Presence of Jesus Christ. Catholic Inspiration
In the sixth chapter of John’s Gospel Jesus says that he is the Bread of Life, and as we hear these words in the context of the New Testament and the early Church we come to the awareness that this bread – our reception of Holy Communion at Mass – is the Real Presence of Jesus Christ!
Mass Readings – 18th Sunday of the Year
***************
Share this:
Daily Mass: The Passover Meal sets the context of the Eucharist. Catholic Inspiration
Today’s reading from Exodus reveals how the Lord directed the Passover Meal to Moses and Aaron. This passage thus establishes the Passover as a central part of Jewish prayer which will ultimately set the context for the Eucharist. It was during a Passover Meal with his disciples that Jesus offers the New Covenant through his Body and Blood…which frees us from the bondage of sin and leads us to eternal life.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 15th Week of the Year
***************
Share this:
Corpus Christi: Holy Communion is the Real Presence of Jesus Christ. Catholic Inspiration
At every Mass the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, what we call the Real Presence. In his teaching to the disciples, the Lord defines and commands us to receive him in Holy Communion. In light of the past year with the pandemic, we have discovered just how crucial it is for us to carry out this command of Christ.
Mass Readings – The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
***************
Share this:
Study, Pray, Serve: The Body and Blood of Christ
On this feast of the Body and Blood of the Christ (Corpus Christi), let’s take a look at some of the themes that surface in the readings.
1st Reading – Exodus 24:3-8
- The people affirm that they will “do everything that the Lord has told us.”
- Moses sprinkles the people with the blood of the sacrifice to show their covenant with God.
Psalm – 116:12-13,15-16,17-18
- “I will take the cup of salvation, and call on the name of the Lord.”
- We are the Lord’s servants, and we make our vows to God.
2nd Reading – Hebrews 9:11-15
- Jesus Christ offers his blood as the sacrifice that cleanses us.
- Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, made possible by his saving death.
Gospel – Mark 14:12-16,22-26
- Jesus directs his disciples to prepare the Passover meal.
- Jesus offers his Body and Blood as a new covenant.
Mass Readings – The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
***************
Share this:
Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: The Lord takes delight in his people
- Daily Mass: An earnest prayer for healing
- Daily Mass: Our love for God directs us to love one another
- Daily Mass: Love drives out fear
- Daily Mass: God is love
- Daily Mass: We belong to God
- Study, Pray, Serve: The Baptism of the Lord
- Epiphany: What will we offer to the Lord?
- Daily Mass: All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God
- Daily Mass: When distracted by life, we follow Christ
Three Great Things 