1391. Holy Communion augments our union with Christ. the principal fruit of receiving the Eucharist in Holy Communion is an intimate union with Christ Jesus. Indeed, the Lord said: “He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and I in him.”223 Life in Christ has its foundation in the Eucharistic banquet: “As the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so he who eats me will live because of me.”224
On the feasts of the Lord, when the faithful receive the Body of the Son, they proclaim to one another the Good News that the first fruits of life have been given, as when the angel said to Mary Magdalene, “Christ is risen!” Now too are life and resurrection conferred on whoever receives Christ.225
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
169. What is the relationship of the Catholic Church with the Jewish people?
153. Why is the Church the ‘people of God’?
99. In what sense is Mary “ever Virgin”?
162. Where does the one Church of Christ subsist?
584. Why do we say “our” Father?
13. In what ways does Apostolic Tradition occur?
193. What can the consecrated life give to the mission of the Church?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the meaning of being “blameless” according to the 2 Peter 3:14 passage?
What is the role of women in society, according to Ecclesiasticus 26:1-4?
How to be generous and share with those in need?
What is the importance of Christian discipline according to 1 Corinthians 9:24-27?
What does the phrase “we live by faith, not by sight” in 2 Corinthians 5:7 mean?
The Quest for Divine Justice: Tobias’ Example Against Israel’s Oppressors
