The word “Eucharist” is a familiar word to Catholic Christians, but how often do we stop and reflect on what the word means -- especially what it means in our everyday lives? Are we able to explain to our friends who are not Catholic what the “Real Presence” of Jesus in the Eucharist means? When the priest celebrating Mass proclaims “the Mystery of Faith” during the Eucharistic Prayer, do we realize that the priest is referring to the entire mystery of salvation achieved through Christ’s death, resurrection, and ascension which is “re-presented” in the celebration of the Eucharist?  

 

This spring, the Thursday Morning Scripture Group will read passages in Scripture that will help to deepen our understanding of the Eucharist. We will look at texts in both the Old and New Testaments that reveal that the Eucharist is a multi-faceted Mystery that can be pondered as sacrifice, meal, and communion. The 7-week spring session will begin on March 13.

 

The Thursday Morning Scripture Group has been meeting at St. Patrick’s since 2001 and is led by parishioner Susan Carlson, who holds a Master of Divinity degree. The group’s approach to the Scriptures is to combine study, prayer, reflection, and small group discussion. The group meets from 9:30 until 11:00 a.m. on Thursday in the O’Gara Parish Activity Center. No previous Bible study experience is required – please join us!  

 

In addition to the Bible, the group will use a Threshold Bible Study Commentary, The Eucharist, by Stephen Binz. The fee to participate is $15, which covers the cost of the commentary. To register for the spring session, please contact Susan Carlson at SMcCarlson@aol.com.

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Click here to view the 2025 Spring Scripture Syllabus.