Day 59: Summary of The Fall

Day 59: Summary of The Fall

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Day 182: The Signs of Bread and Wine (2026)

Fr. Mike breaks down the various ways the Eucharist fulfills the sacrifices of bread and wine of the Old Covenant and explains why the Eucharist is central to God’s plan of salvation. We learn that the Eucharist is a pledge of God’s love for each one of us and a tangible reminder ...  Show more

Day 181: The Sacrament of the Eucharist (2026)

The sacrament of the Eucharist has many different names, and "each name evokes certain aspects of it." Fr. Mike explains the meaning behind this sacrament's various titles, including; thanksgiving to God, the Lord's Supper, Breaking of Bread, the Holy Sacrifice, Holy Mass, and ot ...  Show more

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