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Eucharistic Contemplation is not another book of eucharistic ""devotions"" as has been the style for the past few centuries. The prayers are not directed to Jesus in the Sacrament of the Altar, full of sentiments, feelings, petitions, thanksgiving, praise, or reparation. Rather, these 32 reflections focus on contemplation as a simple, straightforward, and honest prayer. Every short reading leads to moments of silent contemplation. They are meant to serve principally for moments of prayer, yet define the meaning of what contemplation, and specifically eucharistic contemplation, are to people of faith praying before the Blessed sacrament. Prepared and delivered in the parish of San Francisco de Borja, in Lima, Peru, these reflections on the Eucharist use actual prayers from the Church's sacramentary and rites. Each reflection follows the process of Eucharistic contemplation. The first reading should be studied slowly to have a basic understanding of the text. Then, the reader is invited to search out the various scriptural background references, especially from the Old Testament. A re-reading of the text, with pauses, and time for deep silence concludes the meditation.

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This book is an invitation to be attentive to the presence of God through Eucharistic Contemplation. The author's simple, poetic style weaves together biblical verses, voices of tradition, and liturgical texts to draw readers into the mystery of the sacrament with grateful, focused hearts.Mary Margaret Pazdan, OP, Professor of Biblical Studies, Aquinas Institute of Theology, St. Louis, Missouri Ernest Ranly's book is terrific! He guides us to contemplate the Eucharist. Every person who reads his book would be a contemplative person before the presence of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament.Eugene LaVerdiere, SSS, Senior Editor, Emmanuel We would all benefit from reflecting more deeply on the Eucharist, the heart and soul of our lives as Catholics. Father Ranly's small book is a wonderful companion for that prayerful journey.Catholic Digest

This book is an invitation to be attentive to the presence of God through Eucharistic Contemplation. The author's simple, poetic style weaves together biblical verses, voices of tradition, and liturgical texts to draw readers into the mystery of the sacrament with grateful, focused hearts.Mary Margaret Pazdan, OP, Professor of Biblical Studies, Aquinas Institute of Theology, St. Louis, Missouri

We would all benefit from reflecting more deeply on the Eucharist, the heart and soul of our lives as Catholics. Father Ranly's small book is a wonderful companion for that prayerful journey.Catholic Digest Ernest Ranly's book is terrific! He guides us to contemplate the Eucharist. Every person who reads his book would be a contemplative person before the presence of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament.Eugene LaVerdiere, SSS, Senior Editor, Emmanuel This book is an invitation to be attentive to the presence of God through Eucharistic Contemplation. The author's simple, poetic style weaves together biblical verses, voices of tradition, and liturgical texts to draw readers into the mystery of the sacrament with grateful, focused hearts.Mary Margaret Pazdan, OP, Professor of Biblical Studies, Aquinas Institute of Theology, St. Louis, Missouri

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Ernest Ranly, C.PP.S., Ph.D., is the administrator of two parish schools at San Francisco de Borja parish in Lima, Peru.

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