Living the Gospel: What is the Eucharist?

We return this week with the understanding of the Mass. The Mass is not merely a meal which reminds us of the last Supper, but a thanksgiving of praise to God for our salvation in Christ. It is directly our sharing in the paschal mystery (Death and resurrection of Christ). It is the true meal, prepared by Christ himself in order to gather us around him at his own table as friends. At the table Christ gives us himself as true food and true drink. “My flesh is real food and my blood is real drink” (John 6:55). Speaking of the Eucharist, St. John Marie Vianney said: “We should consider those moments spent before the Blessed Sacrament as the happiest of our lives”.

Fr. Georges Roger BIDZOGO SAC