Tresvalles, Zyrel Allyson C.

Reaction Paper: Eucharist in Catholic Mass

The Eucharist is a re-enactment of the Last Supper, the final meal that Jesus
Christ shared with his disciples before his arrest, and eventual crucifixion. At the meal
Jesus ate bread and wine and instructed his disciples to do the same in memory of him.
The prayers and readings in a Eucharistic service remind those taking part of that final
meal and of the solemn words and actions of someone standing at the edge of death.
The people taking part drink a sip of wine (or grape juice) and eat a tiny piece of some
form of bread, both of which have been consecrated. In the short clip we have watched,
it conveyed how the Eucharist in a catholic mass is being done. Moreover, it exhibits the
depth of it that is perpetrated in a catholic mass. In a way, it depicts angels walking
through the altar and the priest manifesting as Jesus Christ in the Eucharist.
Furthermore, Hence, Eucharist is considered as a sacred practice. Thus, it
deepens our connection to our Lord and it symbolizes salvation through the body
of Christ.
One that caught my attention in the short clip is how the video showcased the
amplification of the Holy Eucharist. Whereas, it appeared that Jesus led the Holy
Eucharist as well as there are angels beside Him. The people in the video were left
astounded as they saw the whole scene. If I were in their situation and if that is real, I
would cry and give all my worship, because I know that kind of scenario is not really
occurring in real life. However, there is nothing not to like in the video, for how I wish
that whole enactment is real. As a Born-Again Christian we also utilize the Holy
Eucharist. However, we only do it every first Sunday of the month. Unlike in Roman
Catholic, it is done every Sunday. As I remembered in our discussion in this subject,
that the priest is manifesting as Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. To compare the
Eucharist in both Christian and Catholic Church, I presumed that it is the same, in words
and also the objective of the Eucharist and like the priest, our Pastor also represents
Jesus Christ. As I both experienced these two, I saw and felt the real deal of the
Holy Eucharist. It is not just eating the bread and wine nevertheless it is also the
inception of your faith to God and yourself in receiving the body of Christ. As well
as, when I receive the body and blood of Christ, I also feel that I am cleansed and
saved.
In dénouement, Eucharist is considered as the most important part of the mass.
Churches also agree that participation in the Eucharist enhances and deepens the
communion of believers not only with Christ but also with one another. Thus, to be
honest, I myself, intend to forget the true essence of the Holy Eucharist. Sometimes, it
is just to receive and eat. In addition, the pandemic today hinders us from attending the
actual mass/service and also receiving the body of Christ in person. However, yes, it
does affect my spiritual life in the slightest way. However, I know that my faith is
stronger than this pandemic, as well as I believe in the bible verse from 2
Corinthians 5:7 “for we live by faith, not by sight”. In addition, our church always
makes the Eucharist as exceptional as it is, even though it is perpetrated online.
And again, Hence, Eucharist is considered as a sacred practice. Thus, it deepens
our connection to our Lord and it symbolizes salvation through the body of
Christ. As well as, in the true heart of receiving, I am satisfied for I, the daughter of our
Lord, is preparing for eternal life.