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Living with Real Presence: Eucharist as an Approach to Life - Virtual Book Study Group

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11 - 12:30 

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“If we do not become the real presence of Christ… if, when we leave the church, we don’t see Christ in others and seek to be Christ for others… then we do not truly understand the real presence of Christ.” With these challenging and inspiring words at heart, this 5-week study invites us to reflect on what it means to live our faith not just in worship, but in every encounter of daily life.
Using Living with Real Presence: Eucharist as an Approach to Life by S. James Meyer as our guide, this program will explore how the Eucharist is more than a ritual moment—it is a call to transformation, discipleship, and presence in the world. Together, we will consider the profound questions of how we understand Christ’s presence among us, how we live into that presence in practical and spiritual ways, and how we are called to embody that presence for others.
The format of our time together will be participatory and conversational. Each week (except for the first session), participants will have a short reading assignment to complete prior to gathering. Our sessions will then build on this foundation through dialogue, reflection, and shared insights, with particular attention to how these themes intersect with our own personal experiences of faith and community.
This study is not about learning about the Eucharist alone—it is about allowing the mystery of the Real Presence to shape us, challenge us, and send us forth to be the living presence of Christ wherever we go.
Session 1: Eucharist (introductory session)

Session 2: As Real As It Gets (pages 1-29)

Session 3: Substance (pages 33-56)

Session 4: Essence (pages 57-85)

Session 5 Real Presence, Real Relationship (pages 87-121)

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Upgrading the Heart: Living Beyond the Egoic Operating System
My experience was one of quiet peace, and unwinding from my busy life. At the same time, I felt an inner excitement to be learning new techniques to contemplative living. The grounds and spaces were quieting, and pleasant. Everyone's quiet friendliness made me feel confident, and accepted. I made friends, and felt refreshed by being around unique people, but with common passion.
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A heart-expanding experience
I recently attended Father Bill Sheehan's Upgrading the Heart: Living Beyond the Ego Operating System at Genesis. It was such an expansive experience that it's hard to believe I was only there for 43 hours. It felt like 4 or 5 days! Father Bill is such an amazing priest. He has been doing and teaching Centering Prayer for decades, and there is no one like him! He is so knowledgable, compassionate, articulate, and humorous. This workshop brought me closer to myself and to God than I would have believed possible in just a weekend.
As always, Genesis provided a warm (literally and figuratively!), comfortable, welcoming and supportive space as the backdrop for our learning to take place. Jen's meals were delicious, nutritious and plentiful. The staff were welcoming, kind and helpful.
I have already signed up for Father Bill's return workshop in December.

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Enneagram for the Inward Journey
This was an excellent retreat and a very spiritual experience. Genesis is a place of peace and transformation.

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Wonderful way to begin the new year!
The program directors were skilled, compassionate and prayerful. The support group creating the ambiance created a meaningful setting each day. As always, the Jen and her food preparations were nutritious and delicious,
The hospitality and accommodations were warm and welcoming.

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Sarah’s Advent zoom retreat
It was very effective. The book, speaker and activities brought me to contemplate and connect with God’s voice throughout the Advent season. I look forward to the Lenten journey being offered. Thank you

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