Preparing to Receive the Eucharist: Confession, Prayer, Fasting, and Demeanor

How can the Mass be a sacrifice if Christ has already offered the one definitive sacrifice on the cross? Why are only Catholics allowed to receive communion?

In this second episode on the Eucharist, we discuss the Holy Mass.

This episode covers Part Two, Section Two, Chapter One, Article Three of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 1322-1419).

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References and further reading/listening/viewing:

• The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pts.1322-1419

• John 6:25-70

• 1 Corinthians 10:16-17; 11:27-30

• Vatican II: Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum Ordinis. 

• Vatican II: Lumen Gentium

• Catholic Encyclopedia, ‘

• "Accident"

• "Substance"

• "The Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist"

• "Fourth Lateran Council"

• Scott Hahn,

• Rome Sweet Home

• The Fourth Cup

• The Lamb's Supper

• The Didache

• St Irenaeus, Against Heresies 

• Tertullian, On the Resurrection of the Dead 

• Ignatius of Antioch, Letter to the Smyrnaeans

• St Justin Martyr, The First Apology

• Dave Armstrong, A Biblical Defense of Catholicism

• Fr Mike Schmitz, “The Hour That Will Change Your Life.” YouTube.

• Bishop Robert Barron, 

• “The Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist”. YouTube. 

• “Bishop Barron on the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist”. YouTube.

• “Catholics Misunderstanding the Eucharist”. YouTube.

• “Bishop Barron on the Mass.” YouTube.

• “Bishop Barron: The Mystery of the Mass - The Source and Summit of Christian Life.” YouTube. 

• Here's a copy of a conversation between me and a listener on whether all Catholics can receive the Eucharist. 

• Archdiocese of Brisbane, The Mass Series.

• Catholic Answers, "How Do I Explain the Mass?" 

• Catholic Answers, "Here's Why You Should Go To Mass"

• Ascension Press. "Form, Intent, and why they Matter."

• Catholic Encyclopedia 

• "Eucharist"

• "The Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist"

• "Sacrifice of the Mass"

• "Liturgy of the Mass"

• Vatican II, Sacrosanctum Concilium.

• Pope Pius XII, "Mediator Dei"

• St Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologiae, Part III, 73-83

• Pope Benedict XVI, Homily, 3 May 2009.

• Code of Canon Law, Point 918. 

• Pope John Paul II, Ecclesia de Eucharistia.

• Aleteia. "Prayers Before Mass"

EWTN. "Act of Spiritual Communion"