‘Eucharist’ comes from the Greek word for ‘thanksgiving’. At the Eucharist the Church remembers Jesus’ last supper where he gave bread and wine to be his body and blood, a sign of his saving love. See also Holy Communion.
Prayer sustains our human relationship with God and may involve words (formal or informal) or be silent. Prayer can involve adoration (‘I love you’), confession (‘sorry’), thanksgiving and supplication (‘please’).
Prayers for peace in Ukraine were said at the Wednesday Eucharist at St Mary's, Swansea, today.
A special candle was lit by Fr John Anthony to symbolise the peace of Christ shining in the world.
