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The Connection Between Thanksgiving & the Eucharist | EWTN News Nightly

The Connection Between Thanksgiving & the Eucharist | EWTN News Nightly

Preacher: Mother Angelica
Tradition: Roman Catholic
Published: Nov 21, 2023
Length: 4:59

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While Thanksgiving isn't technically a religious holiday, the feast and its meaning share a deep connection with the Catholic faith. The term Eucharist is derived from the Greek work Eucharistein, which actually means "Thanksgiving." That Greek word can be found in the New Testament referring to a Jewish blessing, often during a meal, proclaiming God's work of creation, redemption and sanctification. Catholic priest, author, speaker, award winning chef and host of Savoring Our Faith on EWTN, Fr. Leo Patalinghug, joins to share how he is reflecting on Thanksgiving and the Eucharist this year. Fr. Leo tells us why the food and the way in which we gather on Thanksgiving is so special, not just physically but spiritually. He explains how he would encourage Catholics to approach this holiday and also share their faith with those that gather around them. Fr. Leo fills us in on what his favorite dishes are to make and eat on Thanksgiving. ------------ EWTN News Nightly provides the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Join host Tracy Sabol, our Capitol Hill, White House and Rome Correspondents, as well as many other diverse guests daily, to get the latest from the U.S. and the Vatican on topics regarding our Catholic faith and interests. ------------- EWTN News Nightly airs on EWTN weekdays at 6pm & 9pm ET. ------------ Don't miss an episode of EWTN New Nightly. Get updates here: https://www.ewtn.com/tv/shows/ewtn-news-nightly ------------- Sign up today to receive the EWTN News Nightly newsletter: https://www.ewtn.com/enn ------------- Follow EWTN News Nightly on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ewtnnewsnightly Twitter: https://twitter.com/EWTNNewsNightly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ewtnnewsnightly/ ------------- Subscribe to EWTN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/EWTN ------------- You can support the EWTN News mission: https://bit.ly/3qDR1qf

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Communion
Thanksgiving

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