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The Holy Eucharist: Theology and Spirituality, part two

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Year of Faith
Written by Abbot Marcel Rooney
Thursday, May. 30, 2013 -- 12:00 AM
By Abbot Marcel Rooney, OSB This is the second in a series of articles examining the theology and spirituality of the Sacrament of the Eucharist. We have seen in a previous reflection that the first thing the Holy Eucharist does is proclaim God’s great love for us, above all through the Paschal Mystery of Jesus (i.e., His Death, Resurrection, and Ascension) which is the means of our eternal salvation. In the light of that great divine love coming to us, through sacramental signs, we need to respond in faith and in love.
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The Holy Eucharist: Theology and Spirituality, part one

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Year of Faith
Written by Abbot Marcel Rooney
Thursday, Apr. 25, 2013 -- 12:00 AM
By Abbot Marcel Rooney, OSB This is the first in a series of articles examining the theology and spirituality of the Sacrament of the Eucharist. As we begin this reflection on the theology and spirituality in the Holy Eucharist, it would be well to think first about the meaning of the word “Eucharist” itself. It comes from the Greek, and has two main parts: “Eu” and “charis.” Meaning of the word “Eu” means “good.” The basic meaning of “charis” is “gift.” Putting them together, we have “a good gift.” The “good gift” referred to is what God has done for His chosen and beloved People. He has, first of all, created us and given us life.
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Popes’ challenge to faithful in the Year of Faith

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Year of Faith
Written by Patrick Delaney
Thursday, Apr. 18, 2013 -- 12:00 AM
With his calling for a Year of Faith, Pope Benedict XVI issued a direct challenge to each of us stating, “To rediscover the content of the faith that is professed, celebrated, lived, and prayed, and to reflect on the act of faith, is a task that every believer must make his own, especially in the course of this Year.” What exactly is “the content of the faith,” where does it come from, and how does it relate to the “act of faith”?
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