In the wake of this week's overwhelming decision by the USCCB to pursue a document on the Eucharist which may include guidelines for reception by Catholic public officials, our conversation this week is a primer on the Eucharist: what it is, its value and history, and precisely what Jesus had to say about both it and the priesthood as He instituted both on Holy Thursday. I hope these resources are helpful to you! If you need me, you can find me on Instagram or on my blog - I hope to connect with you on this important topic!
What Jesus had to say:
1. Last Supper narrative from the Book of Matthew
2. Last Supper narrative from the Book of Mark
3. Last Supper narrative from the Book of Luke
4. Last Supper narrative from the Book of John
Coverage of the Bishops' decision:
7. from National Catholic Reporter
Words from clergy:
8. from Fr. John Unni in his homily this past week at St. Cecilia's Boston
9. from Pope Francis from his homily this year celebrating the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
10. from Pope Francis on this topic from St. Peter's Square
11. 'I Am The Bread of Life' discourse from Jesus on the Road to Emmaus
12. On Holy See envoy Archbishop Pierre's words to the conference of bishops by Gabe Lewis from Where Peter Is: loving challenges about the Christian way of encounter and dialogue, and whether the church is meeting the true needs of the people at this time
13. Eat This Bread: A Radical Conversion, by Sara Miles
14. Rachel Held Evans on communion - whose table is it?
