What Is the Eucharist and Why Does It Matter? | Catholicism for Catholics with Blessed is She

Are we truly hungry for God?

In Luke 6, Jesus tells us: “Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied.” But what kind of hunger is He talking about?

In this episode of Catholicism for Catholics, Alison Oertle invites us to reflect on our deepest longings and the gift of the Eucharist, where God makes Himself bread to feed His people.

Together, we explore what Scripture says about hunger and thirst for God, from the Psalms to the Prophets, and how those longings are ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, the Bread of Life.

This teaching walks through:

- Biblical hunger and thirst as signs of desire for God

- Jesus’ Bread of Life discourse in John 6

- Why the Eucharist is not symbolic, but truly Jesus Himself

- The vulnerability of admitting our need for God

- How “false food” can dull our spiritual appetite

- An invitation to be healed, renewed, and made hungry again

If you’ve ever felt spiritually numb, distracted, or unsure of your desire for God, this reflection offers hope, clarity, and a gentle call back to the Lord who alone satisfies.

🙏🏽 “Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it.” (Psalm 81:10)

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