Tag: Ignatius of Antioch
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Wheat for the Bread of Christ
On the memorial of St. Ignatius of Antioch, an Early Church Father who wrote letters on his way to martyrdom, a reflection on being a little bread for the people around us.
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The Eucharist in the Early Church: Presence, Accusation, and Witness
From the earliest days of the Church, Christians believed that Christ was truly present in the Eucharist. Scripture, the writings of the Early Church Fathers, and even the witness of martyrs reveal how seriously the first Christians approached the breaking of bread. During Lent, the Church prepares the faithful through prayer, fasting, and repentance so…