The Holy Eucharist is the true Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, who is really and substantially present under the appearance of bread and wine, in order to offer himself in the sacrifice of the Mass, and to be received as spiritual food in Holy Communion.  It is called Eucharist, or "thanksgiving," because at its institution at the Last Supper, Christ "gave thanks" and by this fact is the supreme object and act of Christian gratitude to God.

Although the same name is used, the Eucharist is any one or all three aspects of one mystery, namely the Real Presence, the Sacrifice, and Communion.  As Real Presence the Eucharist is Christ in his abiding existence on earth today; as Sacrifice, it is Christ in his abiding action as High Priest, continuing now to communicate the graces he merited on Calvary; and as Communion, it is Christ coming to enlighten and strengthen the believer by nourishing his soul for eternal life.

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The Veil Removed is a short film that reveals the coming together of heaven and earth at Mass as seen by saints and mystics, revealed by scripture and in the catechism of the Catholic Church.