What did he mean when he said, “Do this”? It was a simple and direct question when my brother-in-law asked it: What did Jesus mean by “this” when he said, “Do this in memory of me”? Why did he say about the bread, “Take this, all of you, … [Read more...]
Eucharistic Amazement
June 28, 2024 by Rev. Thomas G. Morrow
We speak of the Eucharist in two senses: the Mass and the Sacrament. The first is the re-offering of the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. The second is the Blessed Sacrament, which we adore in the tabernacle or monstrance, and receive in … [Read more...]
“Given Up for You”
Ronald Knox on the Mass as a Sacrifice
September 7, 2020 by Fr. Charles Fox
Failure to believe in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist is not the only crisis of Eucharistic faith the Church currently faces. It is the most well-publicized crisis of faith, because studies have consistently shown a decline … [Read more...]
Imitation of Jesus, Priest and Victim, and the Grace of Celibacy
February 6, 2013 by Fr. Dwight Campbell
By reason of our priestly consecration, we are called to be perfect imitators of Christ; we are called to be priests and victims in the manner of Jesus who is the Priest and Victim. (This was a talk delivered at a day of recollection for … [Read more...]
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