How Does the Eucharist Nourish the Soul?
The following is obviously not meant to be exhaustive of the theology of the Eucharist. It is simply a reflection on the topic that I produced through my own contemplation and study. Today (Sunday July 28th), after reading the story of Jesus feeding the five thousand with five loaves and two fish, our Deacon gave an excellent homily on the purpose of the Eucharist, that is, Our Lord’s gift of himself in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood, to nourish our souls. This is above and beyond the physical nourishment which he gave the five thousand through the multiplication … Continue