The Eucharist: A Bible Study for Catholics

by Mitch Pacwa

Overview

"They devoted themselves to the teachings of the apostles and to the communal life, to the breaking of the bread and to the prayers" -- Acts 2:42

It is called the "source and summit" of our Catholic faith - The Holy Eucharist. But do we really understand its true meaning? In Fr. Mitch Pacwa's The Eucharist: A Bible Study Guide for Catholics you will see the essential connection between the Eucharist and the Scriptures, and through reflection and discussion you'll learn to apply the principles in your own life.

In this study you will find answers to these questions and more:

• Where do we see symbols of the Eucharist in the Old Testament?
• How do the Old Testament sacrifices prefigure Christ's sacrifice?
• What did Jesus mean when he said "Do this in remembrance of me"?
• Why is Jesus called the Lamb of God?
• How do we meet Jesus in the breaking of the bread?

Perfect for group or individual study, The Eucharist will change the way you look at the Mass and allow you to meet Jesus as transformed by his gift of life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781612786704
Publisher:	Our Sunday Visitor, Publishing Division
Publication date:	01/28/2013
Pages:	112
Sales rank:	529,013
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J., Senior Fellow of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, is a Jesuit priest and popular television host of several EWTN television and radio programs, including EWTN Life and The Holy Rosary in the Holy Land.

Table of Contents

How to Use This Study Guide in a Group 7

Acknowledgments 9

Introduction 11

Session 1 Old Testament Background 13

Session 2 Words of Sacrifice 33

Session 3 Behold, the Lamb of God 45

Session 4 Eat My Body, Drink My Blood 61

Session 5 The Eucharist and Passover 75

Session 6 Christ's Priesthood and the Eucharist 93

Anima Christi 111

Prayer Before Study 112