Little Catechism on the Eucharist

By Father Roberto Coggi, OP, with the Institute of St. Clement I, Pope and Martyr.  Preface by J. Francis Cardinal Stafford.  Forward by Francis Cardinal George (New Hope, Kentucky: New Hope Publications, 2005).

 

 This fabulous, colorful, easy to understand book for children is a must for adults as well.  The accolades from seven cardinals and bishops the Church are certainly well deserved.  When even adults do not know the real teachings on the Eucharist, this book presents complex truths thoroughly yet simply.

 

Not only does this book explain transubstantiation, the Mass, and how to receive the Eucharist worthily but it also has an entire section on Eucharistic miracles and another on saints and the Eucharist.  Even those who have been daily communicants for years will take from this book renewed awe for this Most Blessed Sacrament.

 

Moreover, the book speaks about not only the Eucharist but also about many other fundamentals of our Catholic faith.  Here are a few examples:

 

What can we say of the Blessed Trinity?

 

The Blessed Trinity is a dogma revealed by God.  Our reason alone could never discover it. It is the first principal truth of our faith.

 

Is Jesus present in even a tiny piece of the Host?

 

Yes, Jesus is there as long as that tiny piece maintains the appearances of bread.  By the way, if we choose to receive Communion by receiving the Host in the hand (if we wish we can also receive It directly on the tongue), we must be careful that not even a tiny piece is left in the hand. If that happens, we must put the piece in our mouth, too.  We should be most respectful f the Holy Eucharist.

 

Does the priestly service of the faithful consist only in the offering of the Body and Blood of Jesus to the Father?

 

No; we are all invited to offer ourselves together with the Body and Blood of Jesus.  We must be not only priests but also victims, jTo place your order, use the Order Form in the link box at the top of this page.  oined together with Jesus, the Divine Victim.

 

The book is a perfect gift for First Communicants and their families.