About this episode

The episode discusses how the Eucharistic mystery can strengthen faith during infertility and loss, featuring insights from Fr. Paul West.

At Mass, Catholics hear the words of consecration spoken over the bread and wine. How can the Eucharistic mystery and Christ's giving of His Body and Blood strengthen our faith on the path of infertility and loss? In this episode, Jillian and Ann speak with Fr. Paul about the Holy Eucharist. They'll talk about: Seeing the Paschal Mystery as one event, from the Last Supper through Christ's death and resurrection Receiving Our Lord in our own "broken" bodies How we can open our hearts to Jesus and become more like Him through the Eucharist It is our honor to walk with you! Links: Podcast Episode on Baptism Podcast Episode on Reconciliation & Anointing of the Sick

People in this episode

Hosts: Jillian, Ann

Guest: Fr. Paul West

Topics covered

• Eucharist
• infertility
• sacraments
• faith
• spirituality
• Catholicism

Keywords

• Eucharist
• infertility
• sacraments
• faith
• Catholic
• spirituality
• Paschal Mystery
• Last Supper

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Catholic Accompaniment Through Infertility

Books & works: The Eucharist, Paschal Mystery, Last Supper, Christ's death and resurrection

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