Stations of the Eucharist

The Stations of the Eucharist were developed by the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration in Hanceville, Alabama, the order of Mother Angelica and the home of EWTN Catholic Radio. 

The purpose of the Stations of the Holy Eucharist is to help the Faithful deepen both their understanding and appreciation of the Source and Summit of our Faith: The Most Holy Eucharist. Through the whole of salvation history, God Our Father has prepared His people for the Gift of His Beloved Son, and also for the Gift of His Real Presence in the Most Holy Eucharist. Throughout the Old Testament, the Eucharist was prefigured. And in the New Testament these shadows gave way to Reality.

There are 12 Stations beginning in Genesis and ending in Revelation:

1 – Melchizedek, The King of Salem: Foreshadowing of a Eucharistic Priesthood

2 – The Jewish Passover: The Paschal Lamb, Prefigurement of the Eucharistic Sacrifice

3- The Manna: Prefigurement of the Eucharist, the New Manna

4 – The Old Temple: Prefigurement of the Eucharist, God Dwelling Among Men

5 – Elijah and the Hearth Cakes: Prefigurement of the Eucharist, Food for the Journey

6 – Bethlehem, The House of Bread: Birthplace of the Bread of Life

7 – The Wedding Feast at Cana: Water to Wine, Wine to Blood

8 – Multiplication of the Loaves: The Eucharist, Food for the Multitudes

9 – The Bread of Life Discourse: Jesus, The Bread of Life

10 – The Last Supper: Promises Fulfilled

11 – The Road to Emmaus: Jesus, Recognized in the Breaking of the Bread

12 – The Marriage Supper of the Lamb: The Eucharist Is the Pledge of Eternal Life