of our faith, it is a “sign of unity, [a] bond of love” (Vatican II, SC 47). The word Eucharist is most often defined as “to have a grateful demeanor, to be thankful” (Vorgrimler 152). It encompasses both the Word and the sacrifice, and can hardly simply represent the host. The foundations for the Eucharist are found in the Old Testament and developed in the New Testament. At mass, we partake in an intimate relationship with God, we receive his blessings when offering Jesus Christ to His Father. The…
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