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

Day 194: Summary of the Sacrament of the Eucharist (2024)

Jul 12, 2024

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Father Mike Schmitz delves into the essential truths of Holy Communion in the Catechism, emphasizing God's desire to feed us and unite us with Him. The episode covers the significance of the Eucharist, Jesus' real presence, spiritual feeding in the Biblical narrative, and the sacrament's importance in worship and sacrifice.

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The Eucharist is the center of the Church's life, uniting members with Christ's sacrifice on the cross through Word, thanksgiving, consecration, and communion.

Participation in Eucharistic communion involves transubstantiation into Christ's real presence, offering forgiveness, unity, and strengthening believers.

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Eucharist as the Heart of Church's Life

The Eucharist is highlighted as the heart and summit of the Church's life, where Christ associates His Church and members with His sacrificial offering on the cross. Through the celebration, there is the proclamation of the Word of God, thanksgiving, consecration of bread and wine, and participation in the liturgical banquet by receiving the Lord's body and blood as one act of worship.

Intro

6min

Significance of the Eucharist and Real Presence of Jesus

2min

Exploring the Spiritual Feeding of Humanity and the Eucharist in the Biblical Narrative

4min

Exploration of the Sacrament of the Eucharist and Its Significance

4min

The Catechism has spent considerable time unpacking Holy Communion—the “sacrament of sacraments”—with us, and now she summarizes the most essential truths that we must internalize and move forward with. Fr. Mike takes this “nugget day” to tell us that God desires to feed us. He has given us his Son so that we might be filled with him and made whole again, in unity with him for all of eternity. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1406-1419.

This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy

Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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