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My Soul Shall Be Healed

An easy-to-use study guide of
Ecclesia de Eucharistia
(The Church of the Eucharist)

On the Eucharist in its Relationship to the Church
An Encyclical Letter of Pope John Paul II

On the Eucharist in its Relationship to the ChurchDescription: This easy to follow 33-page study guide (PDF) is a small discussion group program that explains in ordinary language how to understand this very important Church document and apply it to our every-day lives and today’s world. Group facilitators don’t need to be experts; they only need to serve as discussion starters and time-keepers.

The US Bishops, in a statement about the document they’re preparing on Eucharistic coherency, wrote: “The intent is to present a clear understanding of the Church’s teachings to bring heightened awareness among the faithful of how the Eucharist can transform our lives and bring us closer to our creator and the life he wants for us.” The book, My Soul Shall be Healed, does exactly that!

This program can be held in 5 to 7 sessions, depending on how much time the group will spend in the Introduction and Conclusion. Suggestion: Use the Introduction by itself to invite people to join the group!

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This program explores:
• developing a personal relationship with Jesus in the Eucharist
• the Eucharist as the “source and summit of the Christian life”
• what Catholics believe and do not believe about the Eucharist
• why only Catholic priests can consecrate the Communion elements
• the role of the whole community in Holy Communion

The book is divided into 7 parts:
1: Introduction
2: The Mystery of Faith
3: The Apostolicity of the Eucharist and the Church
4: The Eucharist and Ecclesial Communion
5: The Dignity of the Eucharistic Celebration
6: At the School of Mary
7: Conclusion

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Bulk discounts for churches are available from the author.

FREE POWERPOINT

A PowerPoint Presentation of the discussion questions, designed for group use, is available FREE. Preview it in this video. Order it below to download a zipped folder containing 6 slideshows: the Introduction plus 5 sessions.

 

For a video series on understanding what happens during the Holy Mass, designed to be used in classrooms, see also the author’s video series at https://gnm.org/HolyMass.

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Single User License $4/person
For Group Use:
Small Group License (up to 30 copies) $90
PowerPoint Presentations of discussion questions FREE
For Parish Use:  
Bulletin Inserts – Whole Parish License (unlimited printing, PDF) $190
Make it even better with CHRIST’S TRUE PRESENCE IN THE MASS, a 1-hour PowerPoint Presentation on the Eucharist. Add it to the front of the course as an invitation to join a study group. Or close the program with this PPT as a climactic, inspirational send-off. Open a new window to preview it and order it →
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Beth Solis, a group facilitator in Oklahoma, says, "Our members asked us in the beginning if we minded taking things slowly so we could have time to really discuss each paragraph. We always have such great discussion! The PPT has been very helpful and is a nice addition."

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Feedback from a study group in Florida

Sylvia says, "This experience deepened my love for the Eucharist in ways I couldn’t imagine when we first started this course."

Karen says, "I never thought that I would read an encyclical. However, using the study guide made this experience so rewarding. It broadened my view about the Eucharist and my Catholic faith that makes me love and appreciate what Jesus did for us ever more deeply."

Tim says, "Being the only convert in the group, I ascertained a better and stronger understanding of the importance of the Eucharist, not only in the Mass but also in my daily life."

Jimmy says, "I learned so much about the Eucharist that was powerful and enlightening. This course helped deepen my faith and my appreciation for the Holy Mass."

Erin says, "It was amazing to get everyone’s perspective on the readings. And it deepened my love in the beautiful gift that the Eucharist is to all humanity for our salvation."

Shirley says, "This course was so enlightening. It was a gift that helped me grow in my faith."

Beth Solis, a group facilitator in Oklahoma, says, "Our members asked us in the beginning if we minded taking things slowly so we could have time to really discuss each paragraph. We always have such great discussion! The PPT has been very helpful and is a nice addition."

study group

Feedback from a study group in Florida

Sylvia says, "This experience deepened my love for the Eucharist in ways I couldn’t imagine when we first started this course."

Karen says, "I never thought that I would read an encyclical. However, using the study guide made this experience so rewarding. It broadened my view about the Eucharist and my Catholic faith that makes me love and appreciate what Jesus did for us ever more deeply."

Tim says, "Being the only convert in the group, I ascertained a better and stronger understanding of the importance of the Eucharist, not only in the Mass but also in my daily life."

Jimmy says, "I learned so much about the Eucharist that was powerful and enlightening. This course helped deepen my faith and my appreciation for the Holy Mass."

Erin says, "It was amazing to get everyone’s perspective on the readings. And it deepened my love in the beautiful gift that the Eucharist is to all humanity for our salvation."

Shirley says, "This course was so enlightening. It was a gift that helped me grow in my faith."

Which PowerPoint Presentations cover what Sacraments?

An overview of all 7 sacraments is in the PPT
"The Nature and Function of the Church".

PLUS: The sacraments are also covered in the following PPTs:

Baptism - The Call to Discipleship
& it's further developed in
1. Confession: Sacrament of Healing
2. The Creed
3. Mission of the Redeemer

Eucharist - Christ's True Presence in the Mass
& it's further developed in
1. Life in Jesus
2. Who's Who in the Catholic Church
3. Confession: Sacrament of Healing
4. The Creed

Confirmation - The Sacrament of Confirmation
& it's further developed in
1. Salvation History
2. The Nicene Creed

Reconciliation - Confession: Sacrament of Healing
& it's further developed in
1. Who's Who in the Catholic Church

Anointing of the Sick is covered primarily in
The Nature and Function of the Church

Holy Orders - Who's Who in the Catholic Church
& it's further developed in
1. Christ's True Presence in the Mass

Marriage is touched on in The Call to Discipleship