God is Near Us by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger seemed like a good book to help me understand the Eucharist. I'm endeavoring to understand the Eucharist as much as humanly possible. God is Near Us helped me along.
I learned the origin, practice and meaning of Eucharist from the beginning. Did you know that everyone received the Eucharist in their hands and standing!!!!---for the first nine centuries!!!! Pope Benedict explained the historical context of such devotions as Adoration, Corpus Christi and the Mass, itself.
I understand more and feel closer to Jesus when I receive Communion, now. I appreciate the celebrant's gestures and words. My mind is catching up with my heart.
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