***CW: There is a brief mention of suicide at 39:48 and a story involving the following memorial service lasting until 41:20.

If you or a loved one are experiencing mental health struggles, please call or text the Crisis Lifeline at 988. Please listen gently and carefully.***

Allow us to set the table for a classic Christian conundrum: who gets to come to the table and partake in Communion? Do the gluten-free get to have an option in this highly symbolic act of worship and ritual? What about those with food allergies? Or that youth group camp that is forced to use corn chips and yellow lemonade in their communion service? Or perhaps you enjoy a meal in remembrance of a loved one with boxed wine and McDoubles? What COUNTS?

Mentioned in the episode:

• Ravel Episode 63. It's All About Food

Host Recommendations

• Many books
  • Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist by Brant Pitre
  • The Lambs Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth by Scott Hahn
  • Signs of Life: 40 Catholic Customs and Their Biblical Roots by Scott Hahn
  • The Fourth Cup: Unveiling the Mystery of the Last Supper and the Cross by Scott Hahn
  • Consuming The Word: The New Testament and the Eucharist in the Early Church by Scott Hahn
• Spinach cream
• Wholesome weekly rituals like Waffle Wednesday

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