The Eucharist - the Bread of Eternal Life

The Eucharist - the Bread of Eternal Life

Author: Raffaello Martinelli

Publisher:

Published: 1915-10-13

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13: 9781931101202

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Catechetical aid for those preparing for First Holy Communion, based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation Sacramentum Caritatis".


The Holy Bread of Eternal Life

The Holy Bread of Eternal Life

Author: Peter Kwasniewski

Publisher: Sophia Institute Press

Published: 2020-11-19

Total Pages: 299

ISBN-13: 1644134349

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Recent decades have been marred by pervasive Eucharistic abuse, from violations of liturgical norms and rubrics to practices that encourage irreverence and facilitate habitual sacrilege. The coronavirus crisis in 2020 has occasioned a further wave of sacramental manipulation, desacralization, and deprivation that has left almost no Catholic in the world unharmed. These disturbing ���signs of the times��� call for an unsparing reassessment of official and unofficial policies, practices, customs, and attitudes, along with fresh appreciation for ���creative minorities��� that are taking a different, more difficult, and more successful path to reverence. The Holy Bread of Eternal Life is a powerful and timely book by scholar Peter Kwasniewski that exalts the divine gift of the Blessed Sacrament, which can never be too much adored, too much loved, too much cared for, or too muc


The Holy Bread of Eternal Life

The Holy Bread of Eternal Life

Author: Peter A. Kwasniewski

Publisher:

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 309

ISBN-13: 9781644134337

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Recent decades have been marred by pervasive Eucharistic abuses that encourage irreverence and facilitate sacrilege. The coronavirus crisis of 2020 has occasioned a further wave of sacramental desacralization and deprivation that has left almost no Catholic in the world unharmed. These disturbing "signs of the times" call for an unsparing reassessment of policies, practices, customs, and attitudes, along with fresh appreciation for "creative minorities" who are taking a different, more difficult, and more successful path to reverence. In The Holy Bread of Eternal Life, scholar Peter Kwasniewski draws from Scripture, the Fathers of the Church, St. Thomas Aquinas, and the Magisterium to explain the fitting veneration and handling of this "mystery of faith," the dispositions we need to cultivate for a fruitful reception of the Lord, and the blessings that follow from a life centered on Holy Communion. At the same time, he critiques many novelties in modern Catholic worship and shows why they must be set aside for the health of souls and of the Church. There is far more at stake in today's debates concerning Holy Communion than what preferences should be indulged or slipups tolerated. At stake is whether we truly believe that Jesus Christ is present in the Holy Bread of Eternal Life. Book jacket.


Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist

Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist

Author: Brant Pitre

Publisher: Image

Published: 2011-02-15

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 0385531850

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A revelatory exploration of the Jewish roots of the Last Supper that seeks to understand exactly what happened at Jesus’ final Passover. “Clear, profound and practical—you do not want to miss this book.”—Dr. Scott Hahn, author of The Lamb’s Supper and The Fourth Cup Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist shines fresh light on the Last Supper by looking at it through Jewish eyes. Using his in-depth knowledge of the Bible and ancient Judaism, Dr. Brant Pitre answers questions such as: What was the Passover like at the time of Jesus? What were the Jewish hopes for the Messiah? What was Jesus’ purpose in instituting the Eucharist during the feast of Passover? And, most important of all, what did Jesus mean when he said, “This is my body… This is my blood”? To answer these questions, Pitre explores ancient Jewish beliefs about the Passover of the Messiah, the miraculous Manna from heaven, and the mysterious Bread of the Presence. As he shows, these three keys—the Passover, the Manna, and the Bread of the Presence—have the power to unlock the original meaning of the Eucharistic words of Jesus. Along the way, Pitre also explains how Jesus united the Last Supper to his death on Good Friday and his Resurrection on Easter Sunday. Inspiring and informative, Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist is a groundbreaking work that is sure to illuminate one of the greatest mysteries of the Christian faith: the mystery of Jesus’ presence in “the breaking of the bread.”


Bread of Life

Bread of Life

Author: David E. Rosage

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2008-10-14

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 1725223481

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What better way to contemplate the wondrous gift of Jesus in the Eucharist than to pray and meditate on a different Scripture reflection every day of the month! In each of the thirty-one chapters of The Bread of Life, bestselling author Monsignor David E. Rosage offers a Scripture passage and a short commentary to guide the reader into prayer, followed by two additional Scripture passages will be preparing their hearts to more fully appreciate the Eucharist as our bread for the journey and the Mass as the perfect act of praise. Among the topics covered: • Eucharist as Thanksgiving • The Mass as a Prayer of Intercession • he Eucharist and the Holy Spirit • The Healing Presence of the Eucharist • The Eucharist as Our Source of Peace


The Sacrament of Charity

The Sacrament of Charity

Author: Pope Benedict XVI

Publisher: USCCB Publishing

Published: 2007-03

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 9781601370020

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A child begs her father to take her to the baseball game, where she roots for the home team and eats peanuts and Cracker Jack.


Eucharist, Bread of Life

Eucharist, Bread of Life

Author: Joshua Whitfield

Publisher: Liturgical Press

Published: 2021-02-15

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 0814666019

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God feeds his people. In the desert, God’s covenant with Israel was sealed through sacrifice and a meal. On the altars of our churches, God continues to feed us with the bread and wine of the new covenant—the food and drink that is Christ himself. In Eucharist, Bread of Life, Fr. Joshua J. Whitfield, priest and preacher, explores three Scripture passages and helps us rediscover this enduring mystery, from the heights of Sinai to the depths of our own hearts and lives.


Salvation on the Small Screen?

Salvation on the Small Screen?

Author: Nadia Bolz-Weber

Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.

Published: 2008-09

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 9781596270862

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A book for everyone whos ever flipped past the religious channel


Meditations Before Mass

Meditations Before Mass

Author: Romano Guardini

Publisher: Sophia Institute Press

Published: 2013-10-29

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 162282167X

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Over fifty years ago, Msgr. Romano Guardini resolved to help his parishioners overcome the distractions and restlessness they suffered at Mass. Just before Mass each Sunday, he gave a brief talk on some aspect of the Mass, teaching them week by week, topic by topic, how to pre-pare themselves to participate more prayerfully. Afterward, he provided a few minutes of silence for reflection, and then began to offer Mass. So helpful were these 32 talks that they were soon published and have since been reprinted countless times in numerous countries and languages, helping generations of Catholics to deepen their devotion during Mass. Practical, straightforward, and full of wisdom, these talks will help you to quiet your soul, concentrate your mind, and grow receptive to God's grace during Mass. In these pages, you'll discover: The three principal hindrances to full participation in the Mass- to which all of us are prone The real meaning of "keeping holy" the Sabbath. Its special importance for the family One tendency we must overcome when listening to Scripture readings How to gain control over your wandering attention The one indispensable element of a deep liturgical life What to do when the Mass becomes boring and "routine" How to achieve a genuine - not superficial - stillness The importance of listening. Inner barriers that prevent it Why it's good to arrive early at Mass whenever possible The true significance of kneeling and standing in church And dozens of other practical ways to enrich your worship Although he was an eminent theologian, Msgr. Guardini wrote for ordinary Catholics who are struggling to become closer to Christ. Practical, straightforward, yet full of wisdom, Meditations Before Mass will help you to quiet your soul, concentrate your mind, and grow more receptive to grace.