The Holy Eucharist

by Lawrence G. Lovasik

One of the titles in the Saint Joseph Beginner Series, The Holy Eucharist by beloved author Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. is a beautifully illustrated book that acquaints Catholic children with the the sacrament of Communion. Among the features of this book Specific topics covered in this title The Holy Eucharist is an ideal gift for a child's First Holy Communion.

32 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 1995

About the author

Fr. Lawrence Lovasik, SVD attended primary school at Saint Clement School before continuing on to Divine Word minor seminary and college in Girard, Pennsylvania. He graduated in 1931.

Father Lovasik then entered the Divine Word Major Seminary in Techny, Illinois, where he graduated in 1938. After completing his theological studies at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, Father Lovasik was ordained a missionary priest of the Society of the Divine Word on August 14, 1938.

Father Lovasik spent several years as a teacher and Prefect of Seminarians for the Society of the Divine Word. For over forty years, he preached parish missions throughout the Eastern United States and conducted retreats throughout the world.

In 1954, Father Lovasik founded the Sisters of the Divine Spirit, a missionary congregation of women religious. In 1967, he founded the Family Service Corps, a secular institute devoted to charitable work for the sick, elderly and needy.

Father Lovasik said his life's ideal was to make God more known and loved through his writings. He published more than 30 books and over 75 pamphlets including prayer books, Bible stories for children, lives of the saints, and catechisms.

Father Lovasik retired from missionary work in 1982.

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is great for children whom about to receive communion. Or even older. I found it very theologically centered. Explaining how God was preparing for the holy sacrifice of the cross since Cain and Able. I think an adult should be reading it with the child to explain how certain stories in the bible relate to the Eucharist. I highly recommend this book.