The Sixty Most Important Things to Know About the Eucharist

You know that the Eucharist is important, and you receive Communion when you go to Mass. But perhaps you’re not sure how it makes a difference in your daily life.

You’re not alone.

Many Catholics today don't fully understand this powerful mystery of our Faith.

In Behold the Lamb of God, Dr. Edward Sri provides an easy-to-read overview of Catholic teaching on the Eucharist, taking readers through its key aspects in a simple and inspiring manner.

In a straightforward question-and-answer format, this short book unpacks sixty common questions about the Eucharist. Readers will:

  • Discover why the Eucharist is called the "source and summit of the Christian life," the "medicine of immortality," and the "sacrament of love.”

  • Learn what the Eucharist is and when and how Jesus instituted it.

  • Explore the three main aspects of the Eucharist and what they mean: Holy Sacrifice, Real Presence, and Holy Communion.

  • Receive practical steps to grow in devotion to Jesus in the Eucharist.

Whether you're a lifelong Catholic or simply curious about the Eucharist, Behold the Lamb of God offers an accessible and engaging introduction to this central mystery of our Faith.