The Obstacles on the Way of Realization of the Authentic Eucharistic Spirituality in the Teachings of Benedict

Abstract

Today, among many Catholics, a phenomenon of subjective judging of one's participation and experiencing the Eucharist can be seen. This means, that there exist a handful of obstacles on the way of experiencing the authentic Eucharistic spirituality. To see them, first one must discover the fundamental elements of said real Eucharistical spirituality. Among the most important of those are: the ability to connect, in the Eucharistic spirituality, the baptismal unity with Christ, which leads to the Eucharist, building one's spirituality by listening to the word of God, which creates faith in Jesus Christ, and intertwining the everyday life with the Eucharist, which is a result of unification with Christ the Servant. While the factors deforming the authentic Eucharistic spirituality are: ignorance in understanding and experiencing the Eucharist, improper ecumenical initiatives, linked to the Eucharist and lack of connection between the Eucharist and everyday life. From the Pope's Benedict XVI teachings, it is clear that Christian spirituality should be, to its fullest meaning, an Eucharistic spirituality.