Daniel del Castillo González
Pope Leo XIV’s catechesis during the general audience on the feast day of Saint John focused on three pillars of the liturgy: the Eucharist, the Word and communal unity.
The pope continued his weekly reflection on Sacrosanctum Concilium, one of the most influential documents of the Second Vatican Council, giving it a distinctly Augustinian touch.
POPE LEO XIV
Immediately after recalling Jesus’ Last Supper, the Constitution on the Liturgy speaks of the Eucharist in these Augustinian terms. For Christians, taking part at the Lord’s table means being “instructed by God's word, being nourished at the table of the Lord’s Body, giving thanks to God.” It is by receiving Him in His Word and in the Eucharist that we become what we receive.
It was during that very Eucharist that the Pope sought to demonstrate the unity of the Church. Indeed, the Eucharist offers an antidote to many of the world’s problems.
POPE LEO XIV
The Eucharist teaches us to adopt the very style of life of the Lord Jesus, which was marked by the free gift of Himself. This gift draws us into the dynamic of unity, offering a powerful antidote to the forces of division that undermine our world, our communities, our families, and our hearts.
The pope also described the Word of God as spiritual nourishment that helps believers understand Scripture, strengthens their faith and deepens their understanding of the mystery of the Eucharist.
