More than a memory

The Eucharist is the Real Presence of Jesus. It is not a symbol; not a representation.
The Eucharist is truly Jesus who gives Himself as food for our journey. So that we won't feel alone.
Ronald Rolheiser speaks of the Eucharist as "God's embrace". Yes, when we partake of the Eucharist, Jesus becomes a part of us: God's embrace, assuring us that we are not alone.
The Eucharist is a very special gift. God knows that love is not a theory to be understood. Love is an experience that needs to touch our senses, human as we are. So Jesus allows Himself to come to us in the form of bread.
The Eucharist is a mystery we can never fully grasp. We can only bow our heads in humble gratitude.