How Catholics Respond to the Gift of the Eucharist

Second in a series of four articles

We continue our reflection on the importance of the Holy Eucharist in our lives as we deal with the effects of the pandemic. In the last reflection we touched upon the importance of physically attending Mass where we receive our Lord in Holy Communion. We discussed the teaching of the Church regarding the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Now we consider our response to His gift of love.

By Bishop Gerardo J. Colacicco
Posted 8/27/20

Since we believe that Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist, how we receive Him, how we reverence His presence among us, matters a great deal. First and foremost, we receive Him in a state of …

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