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Year of the Eucharist Online Catholic Resources

 

Year of the Eucharist Online Catholic ResourcesThe Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, the Most Blessed Sacrament, Communion, the Lord's Supper, the Sacrament of the Eucharist.  By whatever name, the Holy Eucharist is the source and summit of Christian life, the pinnacle of Catholic experience this side of heaven.

 

The on-line eucharistic resources that we are assembling here (growing on a daily basis) have been selected in honor of the Year of the Eucharist proclaimed by Pope John Paul II.  They constitute an assortment of tools that will help you unpack the profound meaning of the Roman Catholic Mass theologically, historically and practically.  They range from Papal documents to contemporary articles on the Sacrament of the Eucharist to very manageable eucharistic selections from Fathers and Doctors of the Church and even include prayers for before Mass, after Mass, and in front of the tabernacle during adoration.  Many of these eucharistic resources may be downloaded as PDF files,copied and distributed as free handouts on the Holy Eucharist which can be worked into RCIA or catechism lesson plans as well as study group sessions.

 

The following on-line eucharistic resources touch on various topics relative to the Sacrament of the Eucharist: the real presence of Christ's body and blood under the forms of bread and wine in the blessed sacrament, why the Roman Catholic Mass is both meal and truly a sacrifice, practical tips on getting more out of the mass, and finally reflections upon and resources for eucharistic adoration and other kinds of prayer leading to or flowing from the Eucharist. 

 

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Feast of Faith - The Transforming Power of the Eucharist

Feast of Faith, Resource on EucharistPope John Paul II, decreed the last year of his pontificate a special "year of the Eucharist."  Make the most of this opportunity with "The Feast of Faith," an enlightening, four-part adult faith formation series on the history and theology of the Roman Catholic Mass.  The Feast of Faith is guaranteed to answer the question "What is the Eucharist?" and unlock the life-changing power of the Blessed Sacrament in your life and in the lives of those you teach. Be sure to order the Feast of Faith Workbook, full of engaging activities on the Holy Eucharist, so you can get the most out of this amazing Series dedicated in honor of John Paul II, the Pope of the Eucharist!  The series contains four lesson plans on the Sacrament of the Eucharist:

 Lesson OneSacrificehow the Mass is a true sacrifice, the “re-presentation” of Jesus’ sacrifice on the Cross.

 Lesson TwoReal PresenceThe uniqueness of the presence of Jesus’ body and blood under the forms of bread and wine is contrasted with the other ways he is present in the world. Out need to be properly prepared to receive Jesus in the Eucharist is discussed in…

 Lesson ThreePreparationto get more out of the Mass, we need to bring more to it-- more faith, more appetite, more repentance, and more forgiveness. Finally…

 Lesson FourAdoration puts personal prayer together with Sacrament of the Eucharist, explaining the meaning and purpose of Eucharistic adoration and offering practical ways we can spend fruitful time before our Eucharistic Lord. 

A must-have series for teen religion, RCIA and Parish Adult Faith Formation programs!

 Feast of Faith DVD - $49.95                                 Feast of Faith – CD - $19.95

Feast of Faith – Audio Tape - $19.95          Feast of Faith Workbook - $6.95 

Don't forget to purchase the work book/study guide which is designed for individuals, study groups, and religious education classes. It is chock- full of quotes from Scripture, Church teaching, and great saints on the meaning and power of the Holy Eucharist.  

 

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Title Author Excerpt Download
Body of Christ Gives Life-St. Cyril of Alexandria St. Cyril of Alexandria Yes
Christ Lives in His Church-St. Leo the Great St. Leo the Great Yes
Concluding Eucharist-Pope Benedict XVI World Youth Day Pope Benedict XVI No
Dismissal of Formulas Be Prepared - Prop 21-25 Zenit Catholic News Service No Download
Dominicae Cenae--John Paul II on the Eucharist Pope John Paul II No
Eat your Bread with Joy-Gregory of Agrigentum St. Gregory of Agrigentum Yes
Ecclesia de Eucharistia--John Paul II on the Eucharist Pope John Paul II No
Elijah's Bread - Food for the Journey Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio No Download
Emmaus Road- Journey From Despair to Joy Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio No Download
Eucharist and the Incarnation -- St. Hilary St. Hilary of Poitiers Yes Download
Eucharist as Pledge of Resurrection-St. Irenaeus St. Irenaeus of Lyons Yes
Eucharist True Body of Christ, Heavenly Manna -- St. Ambrose St. Ambrose of Milan Yes
Eucharist vs. Junk Food - You Are What You Eat Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio No Download
Eucharist, Our Sustenance -- St. Gaudentius St. Gaudentius Yes Download
Eucharist-The Didache Anonymous Yes
Eucharist: The Body of Christ, The Real Presence Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio No Download
EWTN - Exploring the Catholic Church #2 - Understanding the Mass Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio No Download
EWTN - Exploring the Catholic Church - Who Needs the Church #1 Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio No Download
Feast of Corpus Christi Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio No Download
Fruit of the Tree of Life-Albert the Great Various Yes
General Instruction of the Roman Missal Various No
Getting More out of the Mass Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio No Download
Hidden Meaning of the Loaves & Fishes Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio No Download
Jesus - Lamb of God? Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio No Download
Jesus Christ and the Biblical Idea of Kingship Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio No Download
Life is a Feast Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio No
Living Bread for the Peace of the World-Synod of Bishops Zenit Catholic News Service No
Mane Nobiscum Domine - Pope John Paul II on the Eucharist Pope John Paul II No Download
Meaning of Mercy Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio No Download
Mediator Dei-Pope Pius XII on the Liturgy Pope Pius XII No
Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio No
My First Communion-St. Therese St. Therese of Lisieux Yes
Mysterium Fidei--Paul VI on the Eucharist Pope Paul VI No
Mystery of Mercy-Gregory the Great St. Gregory the Great Yes
O Wonderful Banquet! St. Thomas Aquinas on the Feast of Corpus Christi St. Thomas Aquinas Yes Download
Parable of the Wheat and Tares Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio No
Pope John Paul II's Homily Announcing the Year of the Eucharist, the Source and Summit Pope John Paul II No Download
Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation Sacramentum Caritatis Pope Benedict XVI No Download
Prayer after Mass--St. Thomas Aquinas St. Thomas Aquinas Yes Download
Prayers Before the Blessed Sacrament Various No
Promotion of Greater Inculturation - Propositions 26-30 Zenit Catholic News Service No Download
Propositions of Synod 16-20 - Word of God and Eucharist Zenit Catholic News Service No Download
Radical Jesus in Synod Zenit Catholic News Service No Download
Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist in the Early Church--St. Cyril of Jerusalem St. Cyril of Jerusalem Yes Download
Redemptionis Sacramentum - Most Holy Eucharist Congregation for Divine Worship (Vatican) No Download
Sacrament of Unity-St. Fulgentius of Ruspe St. Fulgentius of Ruspe Yes
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS ON THE EUCHARIST St. Thomas Aquinas Yes Download
Sunday Eucharist in the Early Church-St. Justin Martyr St. Justin, Martyr Yes Download
Thanksgiving - Namaan and the 10 Lepers Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio No Download
Thanksgiving and the Eucharist Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio No Download
Thanksgiving Proclamation -- President Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln Yes Download
The Mass as a Sacrifice Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio No Download
This is My Body -- St. Ambrose on Eucharistic Consecration St. Ambrose of Milan Yes
True Sacrifice of the Whole Body of Christ-Augustine St . Augustine of Hippo Yes Download
Understanding the Mass Part IV - His Presence in Word and Sacrament Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio Yes Download
Understanding the Mass Part V - A Meal Like No Other Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio Yes Download
Understanding the Mass, Part I -- Christ's Sacrifice Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio Yes Download
Understanding the Mass, Part II -- Our Sacrifice Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio Yes Download
Understanding the Mass, Part III -- Real Presence in Priest and People Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio Yes Download
Vatican II Constitution on the Liturgy--Excerpts on the Eucharist Second Vatican Council (Vatican II) Yes
Vatican II Lumen Gentium on the Eucharist Second Vatican Council (Vatican II) Yes
Way, Truth, and Life - Jesus Only Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio No