The Eucharist: A Mystery of Faith
Overview
In The Eucharist, popular writer and lecturer Joseph M. Champlin explores the eucharistic mystery from three different perspectives: as sacrifice, sacrament, and presence. In addition, he analyzes another mystery of faith: the Paschal, Passover, or Easter Mystery of Christ’s life, death, resurrection, and return. Champlin outlines several desirable inner qualities with which we greet the Risen Christ as our guest, and describes ways in which the Eucharist can inspire us to sere others. Each chapter begins with a personal reflection by a eucharistic minister and concludes with a brief related excerpt from the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Top Highlights
“I told him that I was not worthy. His immediate response was, ‘None of us are worthy” (Page v)
“ this spotless victim but also learn to offer themselves” (Page 12)
“eucharistic mystery and explore it from three vantage points: first as sacrifice” (Page vii)
“Mass I attended, I would begin to cry when we said, ‘I am not worthy” (Page v)
“Jesus gave the Jewish Passover its definitive meaning.” (Page 7)
