The 7 Secrets of the Eucharist

I admit it. I don't think about the Eucharist as much as I should. I value it immensely, and know the strength it gives, but I do tend to take it for granted sometimes. Vinny Flynn's "7 Secrets of the Eucharist" helps readers to once again be amazed by the mystery of the Eucharist. While no one can fully understand the Eucharist, Flynn uses Scripture, "The Catechism of the Catholic Church", certain Church documents, and the Diary of St. Faustina to help explain it as much as possible. St. Faustina, best known for her role in spreading devotion to Divine Mercy, was also deeply dedicated to the Eucharist and refers to it often in her writings. Flynn is adamant that there are far more than seven secrets of the Eucharist. Also, these aren't really secrets. As he puts it, "I call them secrets because, for some reason, they don't seem to have been passed on to the average lay person in a way that would enable us to really understand them and incorporate them into our daily lives." The secrets are 1) The Eucharist is Alive, 2) Christ is not alone, 3) There is only one Mass, 4) The Eucharist is not just one miracle, 5)We don't just receive, 6) Every reception is different, and 7) There's no limit to the number of times we can receive (for those of you who are saying "yes, there is!" he is talking about spiritual communion in this section). "7 Secrets of the Eucharist" is a very valuable little book. The Eucharist is the greatest gift Jesus gave us - his very self. This book provides complex information about this sacrament in a highly readable format. More importantly, it will increase belief and devotion to the Eucharist.

I don't know where I was in PSR, but I don't remember most of this.... not sure most of these tenents were ever covered. Very thought provoking. Thanks to the Heart of the Nation for recommending this book.

This book is extremely well written and a must read for all Catholics, to help them understand exactly what they should believe about the Eucharist. Non Catholics, specifically Christians, should read this book to know exactly what Catholics believe, or at least should believe, about the Eucharist and why the Eucharist is the source and summit of the Catholic faith. The book uses quotes from the Bible, the Catholic Catechism and other sources to reinforce the teaching of the Roman Catholic Church regarding the Eucharist. The title is misleading in that what is presented is not secret and is not 7 items but a rich discussion of the Eucharist is layman's terms. This book is very easy to read and understand. I highly recommend this book for anyone. The author's daughter has developed a study guide to go along with the book and I am currently leading a group of people through a book study of this fantastic book. Get it! Read it! I guarantee you will not be disappointed!

I read this book as part of a thematic treatment of how Catholics have viewed the Eucharist in the last 55 years, and how things have changed and how they have not. I first read Fr. Lovasik's catholics and the Eucharist, published in 1960. It is a valuable book, in that it is full of quotes from the Council of Trent and basically is a go-to reference one could use if one needed to cite dogmatic sources about the Eucharist. Vinny Flynn's book treats the same subject, but generally refers to documents promulgated after Vatican II as well as citations from St. Faustina's Diary. I especially valued however, how he uses references to Fatima, the Council of Trent, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Bible verses and quotations from the Saints to illustrate his points. He also is honest in admitting his shortcomings in understanding the Mass (he was talking about me, here also), what time is in relation to the Eucharist, and how our reception of the Eucharist is affected by our attitude. The secret dealing with sacramental and spiritual reception of Christ put a whole new dimension to how to use a spiritual communion to stay in His Presence.This was news to me! The Notes, Sources and References in the back also are god places for further reading. I am amazed that Fr. Lovasik seemed to be dealing with people who thought they were fulfilling God's commands by receiving the Eucharist monthly, and wanted them to receive at least weekly. Maybe the world was not in as bad a shape as it is now, after all, 1960 was when the Third Secret of Fatima was supposed to be revealed, and that didn't happen. However, Vinny's book is similar in that he pleads for more frequent reception of the Eucharist, not only to love God more, but to participate in His Life as well as to hunger for more of It. I think it succeeds in helping us be more excited about the Mass, God's plan for us and His Life He wants us to share with us, as well as inspiring us to share with others.

I was raised a cradle Catholic attending Catholic grade school, high school, and university. With all that rich exposure to our faith I never developed the full appreciation of how very special the gift of the Holy Eucharist is for us. God loves us unconditionally as we are and not as we should be. He longs to be in communion with us but He will not force Himself on us. We must invite Him into our hearts. This wonderful book made me realize for the first time that through the sacrament of Holy Communion we receive Jesus Christ and God The Father and The Holy Spirit, the Most Holy Trinity at the same instant. This book will make you fully realize how very important the Holy Eucharist really is. A great heart warming read.

Vinny Flynn has described the truth about the Eucharist in a very straight forward manner and he has done so in a format that is easy to read and to understand. There are very basic concepts about the Eucharist in this book that every Catholic (and non-Catholic) should understand, but it is obvious that they do not as you observe the way in which some people receive Communion. Good book to pass along to Catechumen and others that you may feel need a clearer understanding of the heart of the Catholic Church.

This books is short and simple.. It just makes you want to go to the Holy Mass..

I like meditating on this book about Our Lords Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity. It is a great book to learn the meaning of The Holy Eucharist., for all catholics adults and children.

Initially the title caught my attention, i knew there is more to the Eucharist that just 7 sectrets! What made it a fabulous small book was it's simplicity, it is concise and brings you back to the teachings of the church. It also opens the scriptures to you in a gentle way and leads you wanting to know more. I would highly recommended it. O.

Un libro de gran ayuda para comprender la Santa Misa, de una forma directa y clara te enseña mucho sobre la Eucaristía.

I was recommended this book by a priest and it did not disappoint! It is a very spiritual book, written in layman's language and it has given me a deeper experience of the Eucharist. I would recommend this book to any Catholic but especially to those "cradle Catholics" to whom the Eucharistic experience may have become ritualistic and who are seeking to enter into it in a deeper way.