In the wake of this week's overwhelming decision by the USCCB to pursue a document on the Eucharist which may include guidelines for reception by Catholic public officials, our conversation this week is a primer on the Eucharist: what it is, its value and history, and precisely what Jesus had to say about both it and the priesthood as He instituted both on Holy Thursday. I hope these resources are helpful to you! If you need me, you can find me on Instagram or on my blog - I hope to connect with you on this important topic!
What Jesus had to say:
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Last Supper narrative from the Book of Matthew
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Last Supper narrative from the Book of Mark
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Last Supper narrative from the Book of Luke
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Last Supper narrative from the Book of John
Coverage of the Bishops' decision:
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from The Week
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from America Magazine
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from National Catholic Reporter
Words from clergy:
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from Fr. John Unni in his homily this past week at St. Cecilia's Boston
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from Pope Francis from his homily this year celebrating the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
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from Pope Francis on this topic from St. Peter's Square
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'I Am The Bread of Life' discourse from Jesus on the Road to Emmaus
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On Holy See envoy Archbishop Pierre's words to the conference of bishops by Gabe Lewis from Where Peter Is: loving challenges about the Christian way of encounter and dialogue, and whether the church is meeting the true needs of the people at this time
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Eat This Bread: A Radical Conversion, by Sara Miles
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Rachel Held Evans on communion - whose table is it?