How the Eucharist is an “antidote” to death
St. Ignatius of Antioch believed the reception of communion provided the “medicine of immortality.” As humans, we often fear death, not knowing what will happen to us after we die. …
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How early Christians carefully protected the Eucharist
Early Church Fathers instructed priests and laypeople to not let any crumb of the Eucharist fall on the ground. During the first few centuries of the Church, bishops and priests …
Here is what St. Irenaeus said about the Eucharist
St. Irenaeus was a 2nd-century bishop who believed the Eucharist was the body and blood of Jesus Christ. St. Irenaeus lived from about 130 – 202, and his writings provide …
This is what happened to a satanic follower who tried to steal the Eucharist
She got as far as the cemetery when this happened … During the 15th century, in the small village of Ettiswil, Switzerland, a miraculous event occurred after a terrible crime …
When a woman stole the Eucharist to make a love potion
She wanted to win back her lost love, but didn’t expect this to happen. During the 13th century in Altari, Italy, a young woman was heartbroken. She lost the love …
How long does Jesus stay in the Eucharist after receiving Communion?
We have to respect our Lord The great treasure of the Catholic Church is the Eucharist – Jesus himself disguised under the appearances of bread and wine. We believe that, as …
Eucharist by Mouth: Matter of Conscience?
Hands vs. mouth is something worth talking about. During most of my life I received the Eucharist by hand. In my parish no-one took Him by mouth besides one or …
10 Amazing facts about the power of the Eucharist
It is “a work and gift of the whole Trinity” FROM THE ARCHIVES The Eucharist comes to us as a work and gift of the whole Trinity. – Raniero Cantalamessa, …