Articles related to "Eucharist"



The Sacrament of the Eucharist
The Holy Mass and the celebration of the Eucharist are the height and summit of Catholic worship.
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The Book of Common Prayer - Part II
Continuing in the series, this article focuses on the central worship service of Anglicans, the Holy Eucharist. A brief explanation is given regarding the two versions of the services, Rite I and Rite II.
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A journey to the truth
David Currie's book, Born Fundamentalist, Born Again Catholic, takes you through his personal journey from fundamentalism to the Catholic Church.
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A Mandate with Jesus
A look at the institution of the Lord's Supper, instituted on Maundy Thursday, with the Lutheran perspective.
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A revelation about the Book of Revelation
Scott Hahn explains how the mass is a glimpse of heaven on earth. He shows how the Book of Revelation mirrors the sacrifice and celebration of the Eucharist.
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An Introduction to Christian Mysticism
Christian mysticism has long since been embraced by the Eastern Church, demonstrating that correct implementation will produce a deeper relationship with one's Creator.
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Andreas Carlstadt: The Reformation Goes Radical
A look at Andreas Carlstadt, a radical in the Reformation camp. Very early in the Reformation movement in Europe--even in Wittenberg--factions between Rome and Reformers polarize. This was a dark day in Wittenberg.
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Apology (Parts 12-17): Commentary
My commentary on Parts 12 through 17 of the Apology. These parts cover baptism, Lord's Supper, confession, repentance, and satisfaction for repentance. Melanchthon shows how the Roman positions elevated the Law over the Gospel.
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B.C.'s Take on the Seven Words on the Cross
A very poignant look at Jesus' seven words on the cross. Illustrates the fulfillment of the Law and the death of the one innocent man for the righteousness of all people.
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Beguine Women And Mysticism
This is a short introduction to the mystical lives of medieval beguines. Full citations available upon request.
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Catholic material for your computer
Those who prefer to surf through information on their computer may find these CDs helpful in learning more about the Catholic Church.
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Confirmation
Confirmation is one of the Sacraments within the Catholic Church. The article explains what it is, who receives it and what it means.
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Sacred Cloth on Altars and in Communion
Altar and communion cloths
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The History of the Liturgy
This article begins to explore the development of the liturgy in the Catholic church
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The Joy of the Mass, Part 2: Holy Communion
Belief in transubstantiation, the changing of bread and wine to the body and blood of Jesus, separates Protestants and Catholics. The author, a convert, talks about her conversion to this Catholic belief and shares a passage from the Catechism that beautifully defines "Holy Communion" in many words common to both Protestants and Catholics.
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The Sacrament of Baptism
Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole of Christian Life.
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The truth will surprise you
These books describe the journeys of 26 converts to the Catholic faith. They come from different backgrounds and have taken different paths, but they all ended up in the Roman Catholic Church.
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Women Mystics of Germany and the Low Countries in the 14th c.
This is a discussion of the intensely physical nature of the mystical activities and lives of fourteenth century women. It also deals with the life and writings of Heinrich Suso, a well-known fourteenth century Dominican. Citations are available upon request.
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The Book of Common Prayer - Part III
In this article we take a look at the liturgies of the seven Sacraments: Baptism, Communion, Confirmation, Confession, Marriage, Unction, and Ordination.
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Catholic Sacraments
Catholics believe that God can be encountered not only though the scriptures and through his creation, but also through certain ritual actions called sacraments.
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Catholic teachings - two good books to start with
Both of these books provide a good starting point for anyone interested in learning more about the Catholic Church and what it teaches.
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Celebrating the Lord's Supper
At the Last Supper, Jesus revealed to his disciples the meaning of the unleavened bread and the fruit of the vine as symbols or emblems to be used in the Lord's Supper.
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Davenport and Halfway Covenant
Davenport’s congregation divides over religious issues causing a split that created the Third Church, later better known as the Old South Church.
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First Communion Food in Belgium
A special Catholic occasion in Flanders is the First Communion, when a child takes his first Eucharist. Food is at the center of this important religious and social event
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How to Write Prayers of the Faithful
Whether attempting the task of writing weekly Prayers of the Faithful for Sunday Mass or for a special event, the task can seem overwhelming at first glance.
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The Doctrine of the Means of Grace
A Look at the Differences in the Teachings of the Lutheran, Roman, and Reformed Branches of Christianity. This article was originally written as a dogmatics paper in 1993. It is my hope and prayer that it helps explain not only what is a Lutheran, but also what a Lutheran is not.
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The Sacrament of Confirmation
The Sacrament of Confirmation fills the baptized soul with the life of the Holy Spirit.
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Why We Left Lutheranism--Misinformed Us On the Lord's Supper
A look at the differences in how the sacrament of the Lord's Supper is viewed. Lutherans assert the body and blood is "in, with, and under" the bread and wine. Many Reformed believe the bread and wine merely represent the body and blood. This article looks at Scripture for answers.
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The Holy Catholic Triduum
Easter, for Catholics, begins on Ash Wednesday. Forty days before the blessed event, Catholics begin praying and fasting like Jesus did.
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St. Peter Julian Eymard
St. Peter Julian Eymard is a 19th century priest who wrote many small devotionals on the Eucharist. Here is a look at his life.
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A Brief History of the Catholic Church
Globally, 1 of every 6 persons is a Catholic, Zenit news reports. The largest Christian church and organized religious institution is made up of 1.1 billion worshipers.
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Human Cannibalism
Human beings have eaten each other throughout history for a variety of different cultural, criminal, religious and philosophical reasons not always with evil intent.
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Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand
Interpreting the feeding of the five thousand purely as an act of hospitality or sharing ignores the Eucharistic nature of Jesus' multiplying the "Bread of Life."
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St. John Chrysostom
One of the revered 'Doctors of the Church', St. John Chrysostom was also an Early Church Father and only one of five Doctors made so without formal decree.
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The Gospel of Judas
By studying the Gospel of Judas, we can see both the important teachings of the Gnostic Religion and the Christian Religion the wisdom of each and why they split
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Absolution in Faith and Practice
The "priesthood of all believers" is the bedrock of Protestant faith and practice. What role, then, does absolution play in Protestant life?
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Jonathan Factotum's Baphomet Mystery
Dubh Sidhe presents her imaginary, Jonathan Factotum, and his tale of the Baphomet Mystery. Please allow page to load.
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Cool Hand Luke
Cool Hand Luke is considered by many to be a classic American film, and its mark on popular culture has been staggering, along with the parallel between Luke and Christ.
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Our Lady of Fatima
It was while watching their sheep that three young children, Francesco, Jacinta and Lucia experienced a Marian Apparition.
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Steubenville South: An Event
Stuebenville South, an event, not a place, happens in central Louisiana for one weekend each summer. Read about this Catholic youth conference that thousands attend.
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The Berthold Missal (c.1215 -1217)

Survival of the Early Christian Church
The early Christian church faced many internal and external struggles in the first centuries of the Roman Empire but ultimately prevailed as a powerful institution.
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Erasmus: An Introduction
A brief introduction to the life and work of the great renaissance humanist Erasmus
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The Roman Rite
This article briefly details the history of the Roman Rite, or Mass.
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Rus: Orthodox Ikonography - Part 3 - Ikon Specifics
Last part of Ikonography of the Rus. Details about speicifc aspects of ikons their emanings.
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Cathar Connections to Gnosticism: Part 2
This article briefly introduces several other possible origins for the Cathar heresy, including the Paulicians and Bogomils. Citations are available upon request.
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Nikolaus von Amsdorf
A look at th life of Dr. Nicolaus von Amsdorf, an associate of Luther's.
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The Antiochene Liturgy, A Brief History
This article briefly provides a history of the Antiochene liturgy as part of a continuing series of articles on liturgical history
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The Council of Trent
This article briefly discusses the history and work of the Council of Trent.
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Augsburg Confession: Abuses Corrected, Articles 22-25
With these articles begins an enumeration of abuses the Lutheran contingent found in the established Church and sought to correct. In the address to the emperor, note the conciliatory tone of the Lutherans. This was a group of men attempting to state their position and work for a common faith.
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