Eucharist

In Comparison to...

• Santa Claus

In Comparison To...

• 2) Jewish Passover Meal

Christmas

• Generates a spirit
• Appears in our actions/words

To be Eucharist

• Transforms us in our relationships
• Santa does the same
• Difference: Tangible vs. Intangible

Becoming Church

• Eucharist makes us one
• During Xmas humankind becomes one
• Difference: Eucharist unites man to man
• BUT Eucharist also unites man to Christ
• AND Eucharist unites man to Church

THE BIG DIFFERENCE

• Santa does not unite us to
• an institution or a supreme being

Jewish Passover Meal

• Greatest feast day for Jews
• Commemorates the freedom
• Involves certain traditions/rituals

Fasting

• We fast for Eucharist
• Jews fast for Passover Meal
• Difference: Both preform the practice
• ,but for different reasons

The Food

• Unleavened bread/grape wine
• Both commemorate different things
• Jews: hasty departure
• Catholics: to give thanks to God

Eucharist is Unique

• We receive Jesus
• The Eucharist IS Christ
• Effects us differently after each reception
• Forms a special connection with...