The Eucharist and Life, Part II
By Fr. Maurice Emelu |
Let's continue our discussion on the Eucharist as a source of life. In other words, life in the Eucharist. We’ve seen that in the New Testament, life is often understood as a profound, spiritual state of being that transcends mere ...
The Eucharist and Life
By Fr. Maurice Emelu |
This conversation is on the understanding of the Eucharist as life. Earlier, I discussed the profound meaning of the Eucharist as the bread of life. I left the reader with a question: What does it mean to have faith in ...
The Eucharist as the Bread of Life
By Fr. Maurice Emelu | | 1 Comment
A conversation on Jesus, and the Eucharist, as the bread of life The events across many parts of the USA following the hurricane in early August 2024 prompted me to reconsider my appreciation for a humble staple: bread. Bread has ...
Faith in the Bread from Heaven
By Fr. Maurice Emelu |
Last Sunday, I discussed how the Lord Jesus fed thousands by the Sea of Galilee (Jn 6:1-15), pointing to the Eucharist. Previously, I discussed the Eucharists as thanksgiving for creation, for redemption, and for sanctification. Today's reflection continues from last ...