The Holy Eucharist

In The Holy Eucharist, Dominican theologian Aidan Nichols, OP, presents a rich historical and theological study of the Church’s central sacrament. Tracing the development of Eucharistic doctrine from the New Testament through the Fathers of the Church and the medieval scholastics, Nichols offers readers a clear understanding of how the mystery of Christ’s Real Presence has been contemplated and celebrated throughout history.

Drawing from Scripture, the writings of the saints, and the magisterial teaching of the Church, Nichols explores the nature and purpose of the Eucharist as both sacrifice and communion. He examines key theological debates, the renewal brought by the Second Vatican Council, and modern reflections from Hans Urs von Balthasar and Pope John Paul II.

This concise yet profound study serves as both a historical overview and a systematic synthesis, illuminating the Eucharist as the living heart of Catholic worship and theology.

About the Author

Aidan Nichols, OP, is a member of the Dominican community at Blackfriars, Cambridge, and the author of numerous books on Eastern and Western theology and Church history.