The Eucharist: Foundation of the Christian Family

http://www.therealpresence.org/archives/Family/Family_004.htm ^ | Fr John A Hardon

[stfassisi]

Catholic Christianity is unique in making demands on the morality of its believers that are beyond human nature by itself to live up to. The two hardest demands are the practice of Christian chastity and Christian charity. Combine these two virtues, and we begin to see why Christian marriage and the family require, indeed demand, superhuman power from God to remain faithful to for a lifetime.

[stfassisi]

but should become known that in the early Church Christians heard Mass and received Holy Communion every day. The Holy Eucharist was brought to them in prison as they were awaiting martyrdom by fire or the sword, or by being devoured by wild beasts. We turn to our own day. What Christ did during His visible stay on earth in first century Asia Minor, He has continued doing down the ages by the exercise of His almighty power available in His invisible presence in the Holy Eucharist.

[stfassisi]

My wonderful Mother Cathrine who died last Saturday wanted me to post this because her and my Father both lived Eucharistic lives together and exuded that love in its simplicity

[stfassisi]

My mother died on Saturday July 13

[lastchance]

I am sorry for your loss. May she be welcomed to Glory to share the Beatific Vision with the angels and the Saints.

[stfassisi]

Thank You.

[surroundedbyblue]

I’m sorry for the loss of your mother. I am hopeful that she has been welcomed into His Kingdom

[Salvation]

My her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, rest in peace.

[mware]

I know the hurt you are going through right now.

May his presence comfort and hold you.

[MarkBsnr]

God our Father,
Your power brings us to birth,
Your providence guides our lives,
and by Your command we return to dust.

Lord, those who die still live in Your presence,
their lives change but do not end.
I pray in hope for my family,
relatives and friends,
and for all the dead known to You alone.

In company with Christ,
Who died and now lives,
may they rejoice in Your kingdom,
where all our tears are wiped away.
Unite us together again in one family,
to sing Your praise forever and ever.

Amen.

[farsny]

sure sounds good.

[Heart-Rest]

Very sorry to hear about your great loss and deep sadness. Praying for your Mother, you "stfassisi", and your whole family and all your loved ones, in this time of your great sorrow and grief.

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her.

   Ave Maria

[raygunfan]

Amen to all

[stfassisi]

My daughter who is opera trained sang the Ave Maria at Mom’s funeral . Thank You

[stfassisi]

Thanks, Mark

This is so much harder than I ever expected.
My mother loved so many people even though she lived in pain,

Please pray for my Dad ,who did the same united with mom

[Salvation]

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stfassisi wrote:

My wonderful Mother Cathrine who died last Saturday wanted me to post this because her and my Father both lived Eucharistic lives together and exuded that love in its simplicity

[D-fendr]

I’m so sorry. My prayers are for her, for you and for your father.

[verga]

My mother died on Saturday July 13 Condolences on your loss.