Advent Book Study on Bishop Barron's "Eucharist" -
For many Catholics today, the Eucharist is merely a symbol of Christ, and the Mass is merely a collective of like-minded individuals gathering to remember His life. Both the truth of what is made present on the altar, and what the faithful dare to receive into their bodies and souls are far stranger and more beautiful.
In this engaging book, Bishop Robert Barron offers a re-introduction to the ancient meaning and power of the Eucharist. Through a threefold analysis of the Eucharist as Sacred Meal, Sacrifice, and Real Presence, Bishop Barron draws readers into the profound truth flowing out of Jesus' words at the Last Supper: "Take, eat; this is my body...Drink from it, all of you; for this is my blood of the convenant."
We are not merely invited to remember Jesus or imitate his moral example; we are invited to the grace of communion and ultimately to the realm of God, by eating and drinking the very self that he offers in sacrifice.
Our study of "Eucharist" will begin on Wednesday, November 23th at 7 pm in the Parish Hall, and continue for the next three Wednesdays. The cost for the study is $25 to cover the cost of the book.
Please register by calling the Parish Office (519) 824-3951