In the celebration of Catholic worship or mass, we often hear the words Eucharist, But what is the real meaning behind the Eucharist itself?
In the Youth & Diffable Eucharistic Congress activity held on March 8 and 9, 2025 by TSBP 3 KAJ with the theme Healing with Jesus. More or less explained about the Eucharist.
When I was there I felt a different experience and got insight into the meaning of Eucharist it's self. I called it "The Beauty of the Eucharist".
The Eucharist is a sacred ritual and is the Heart of the Catholic faith, which symbolizes the most profound and beautiful mystery for the Christians especial Catholics. In the Eucharist, Catholics are invited together to meet and feel the presence of God through consecration at the time of the Holy Communion. This Holy Communion is a symbol of the last supper. Where, Jesus shared bread and wine with His Disciples. The Lord offered His Body and Blood as one way so that His beloved people would not be separated from Him. According to the sharing of one of the priests in the activity, without the moment of the last supper, Jesus' sacrifice to death on the cross was just a massacre.
The beauty of the Eucharist itself is not only limited to the moment of consecration. But it is seen more broadly than that. This beauty is symbolized by a series of Eucharistic celebrations that Catholics do every Sunday.
As found in the singing of "KUDUS", the Holy Song (the song of the angels) which refers to the expression of the holiness and greatness of God and the request that the bread and wine be sanctified to become the body and blood of Christ himself.
In addition, the prayer of "Anak Domba Allah" the Lamb of God also has a symbolism that is no less beautiful. The phrase "The Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world" refers to the Lord Jesus who was willing to pay a high price for us sinners with His life. More than the love of parents for their children.
The Standing Position during the Eucharist is also one of the beauties and has a deep meaning. Catholics are familiar with various movements such as sitting, standing and kneeling during the celebration of mass in church.
During the reading of the Gospel and certain prayers, Catholics use a standing position. The expression of the standing position in the Eucharist is discussed in more depth by Father Joseph from the reference book of John: 18 to John: 19. Father Joseph explained that a good standing position depicts our respect for God and the test of our relationship with God, how close we are to Him.
This standing is depicted in Mary, the Mother of Jesus, Judas and Peter. Judas and Peter remained standing but betrayed and denied Jesus, this was because they did not know Jesus and did not expect the Teacher they knew to be great arrested and did not show any strength. Unlike Mary who is the mother of Jesus who knew him from when he was still in the womb until his death. She faithfully stood watching her son suffer until he died. She knew the purpose of her son's presence in the world was to save the sins of mankind.
Through the sharing in this activity, it provides many reflections on how we as humans who are full of sin are reminded of God's love through the Eucharist that we have received so far. Not only focusing on sins or old deeds that we have done and not only focusing on the shortcomings that exist in ourselves. Also about what actions we can do at this time so that they can have an impact and contribute to the church and others.
Through the Eucharist we are also invited as Catholics to live in love, give, be grateful, and create a strong bond between God and humans, and between others.
"The Church was a hospital to the sinner"
Remember that you are precious and you are loved.
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