Only God himself could fully explain the miracle of the Eucharist, but the Holy Spirit enables his Church to describe the miracle, in her doctrine of transubstantiation. In all the other sacraments, Jesus uses physical means through which he gives us his grace. But in the Eucharist, the physical means Jesus uses themselves become Jesus Christ himself. Thursday, May 6, 2010. Lapsed Catholics at First Communion.

Monday, June 27, 2011. Understanding the Mass, A Five Part Series. A Unique Sacrifice Made Present. Understanding the Mass, Part I. Ask them to describe the Mass, though, and they might tell you that it involves an introduction, a conclusion, and a collection! This is exactly what happens in the Eucharist.

Marriage is like a garden. As in nature, how do you begin? What kind of soil do you need? What sort of seeds will you plant? What will your crop look like at harvest time? What special helpers are required to make your garden grow so that you can enjoy it? We hope this ParishWorld blog can help you tend to a bountiful matrimonial garden - as faithful Catholic husbands, wives, fathers and mothers. Learning to Love the Unlovely.

Priest-Blogger Tells His Experience of Evangelization. Making Space for God in a Communication World. Priest-Blogger Tells His Experience of Evangelization.

Catholic Men face special challenges as we navigate our increasingly secular world. May this blog guide us to a more personal relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ. May we be stronger Catholic husbands, grandfathers, fathers, brothers and sons.