My Soul Shall Be Healed (book by Terry Modica)

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An easy-to-understand study guide of
Ecclesia de Eucharistia
(The Church of the Eucharist)

Enter more deeply into the mystery of the Eucharist—and discover the healing Christ longs to give your soul.

My Soul Shall Be Healed is an easy-to-understand study guide to Ecclesia de Eucharistia (The Church of the Eucharist), the go-to encyclical of Pope Saint John Paul II for a deeper encounter with Christ in the Eucharist. This study guide, which is ideal for small group, is written in ordinary language and enriched with practical reflections. The author Terry Modica wrote this book to help Catholics understand one of the greatest treasures of the faith: the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist.

More than an explanation of Church teaching, this book invites you into a life-changing encounter with Christ. Every Mass is meant to transform us, strengthen us against sin, deepen our love, and prepare us to bring Christ into the world. Through Scripture, commentary, and reflection questions, Terry Modica shows how the Eucharist truly is the “source and summit of the Christian life.”

In these pages, you will discover:

• How to develop a closer personal relationship with Jesus in the Eucharist
• Why the Mass is designed to heal and transform us
• What Catholics believe—and do not believe—about the Real Presence
• The meaning of Christ’s sacrifice and its connection to every Mass
• The mystery of transubstantiation explained in simple terms
• The seven gifts we receive through Holy Communion
• Why the Eucharist unites us with the whole Church and even gives us a foretaste of heaven
• The unique role of the priesthood in the celebration of the Mass

As Terry Modica writes:

“The Eucharist is Jesus himself coming to us with all of his love and redemption. He wants to heal our sin-infected souls.”

And:

“All of Mass is meant to transform us, prepare us, and send us out from church as witnesses of the true presence of Christ in our world.”

Whether used for personal study, faith-sharing groups, RCIA, or adult religious education, My Soul Shall Be Healed will help you enrich your celebration of the Mass, deepen your intimacy with Christ, and open yourself more fully than ever before to the healing power of His presence.

If you have ever prayed, “Lord, I am not worthy… but only say the word and my soul shall be healed,” this book will help you understand just how lovingly Jesus answers that prayer.

When used as a small group program, it can be done in 5 to 7 weeks. Parishes receive a 30% discount.

Free! Watch our 5-part video course and discussion on this encyclical and book.

Download Pope St. John Paul II’s encyclical Ecclesia de Eucharistia.
This free PDF is the required companion to be used with the study guide My Soul Shall Be Healed. Or obtain the encyclical in book form from a Catholic store or online book store.

Testimony of a reader:

“When Terry wrote this book, she based it on the Ecclesia de Eucharistia encyclical of Pope John Paul II. Many encyclicals are hard to fathom because we really need more clarity. We need to know the context in which the pope is talking.

“We have to understand what the Eucharist is in relationship to the Church. John Paul II actually talks about this in detail so we don’t wonder about it. He confirms some of the things we already know: that the Eucharist can heal, that it’s the real presence of God. Terry explains more about it.

“I’m excited to recommend this book because the way she wrote it, it is so simple – a complex issue, a complex matter: she was able to simplify it so all you have to do is have a copy. At least you should have one copy for your household and one to give to a priest.”

Joy Campbell
Joyful Hope TV
Cross of St. Benedict
April 2, 2022

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“My Soul Shall Be Healed” Table of Contents

Foreword by Fr. Dennis J. Billy, C.Ss.R
Preface
How to Use This Study Guide
About the Author of this Study Guide
Introduction: Why Ecclesia de Eucharistia is important for your healing
Lesson 1: The Mystery of Faith
- Chapter One: The Mystery of Faith
Lesson 2: The Apostolicity of the Eucharist and the Church
- Chapter Two: The Eucharist Builds the Church
- Chapter Three: The Apostolicity of the Eucharist and of the Church
Lesson 3: The Eucharist and Ecclesial Communion
- Chapter Four: The Eucharist and Ecclesial Communion
Lesson 4: The Dignity of the Eucharistic Celebration.
Lesson 5: At the School of Mary
Conclusion

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About the Author:

Terry Modica first taught this as a course in St. John the Baptist Major Seminary, Malawi, in 2001, for the seminarians, professors, and diocesan catechists. She then reproduced it as an online course in 2003 and later converted it into a study guide.

Terry Modica converted to Catholicism in 1977, drawn by the Eucharist. At that time, she began to study official Church teachings in order to understand and dig deep into her new faith. Always involved in her parishes, she gained a reputation for inspirational teaching and spiritual leadership in Adult Religious Education, prayer groups, Parish Council, and as diocesan staff writer. She has a degree in Theology, and has been certified by the Diocese of Trenton, NJ, for Pastoral Administration, and is a certified graduate of the Lay Pastoral Ministry Institute of the Diocese of St. Petersburg, Florida.

She is co-founder and Director Emeritus of Good New Ministries, the author of the popular daily Good News Reflections and has been teaching courses and seminars on the Catholic Catechism and Church documents since 1994.

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“My Soul Shall Be Healed” live-streamed discussion
April 3-7, 2022

Here’s the opportunity to look in on a lively discussion using my book “My Soul Shall Be Healed.” Joy and Patrick Campbell hosted it live on Joyful Hope TV, April 3-8, 2022. We had great fun discussing Pope Saint John Paul the Great’s encyclical Ecclesia de Eucharistia and interacting with group participants through live chat. Now it’s available for viewing any time!