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The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 182: The Signs of Bread and Wine (2024)

Jun 30, 2024
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The podcast discusses the significance of bread and wine in the Eucharist, highlighting how it fulfills the sacrifices of the Old Covenant. It explains that the Eucharist is a tangible reminder of God's love and Jesus' presence with us. The episode delves into the deep meaning of the Eucharist as a symbol of God's immense love and deliverance revealed in the Mass.
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  • The Eucharist symbolizes God's love and presence with us through bread and wine.
  • The Eucharist commemorates Jesus' death and resurrection, emphasizing the apostles' role as priests.

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The Symbolism of Bread and Wine in the Eucharist

The Eucharistic celebration revolves around the transformation of bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ by invoking the Holy Spirit. Following Christ's command, the Church continues this practice as a memorial of His passion, using the signs of bread and wine to signify the goodness of creation and thanksgiving to the Creator. References to Melchizedek's offering of bread and wine in the Old Covenant and the remembrance of manna in the Exodus showcase the profound significance of the Eucharistic elements in salvation history.

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