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 THE EUCHARISTIC MARY AND CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP BY REV FR DR LAWRENCE OKWUOSA, SDV INTRODUCTION The Eucharist is basically about relationship – a life changing relationship, which we can liken to a re-creation, because it involves the gift of body (new identity) and blood (new life). In this relationship, Jesus Christ offers his body and blood to his disciples as eternal food of life. By eating and drinking his body and blood, Jesus’ disciples become one with Him. They become like Him and live Through Him, With Him and IN Him.  The Eucharist is part of God’s divine plan for humanity. It started with the incarnation of the Word into the world. By the power of the Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ took the body and blood of the Virgin Mary and became a man. In this relationship, the lives of Mary and the Second Person of the Trinity were changed forever. Mary became Full of Grace and Mother of God, while the Son of God became the son of Mary and a human being.  In the same vein, the lives of Ch

  *Birth and Early Life*: St. Martin of Tours was born in 316 AD in what is now Szombathely, Hungary. *Military Service*: He initially served in the Roman army but later converted to Christianity, influenced by his encounter with a beggar. *Conversion*: Martin's famous act of sharing his cloak with a beggar, whom he later recognized as Christ in a dream, played a pivotal role in his conversion to Christianity. *Baptism*: After his conversion, Martin left the military and was baptized as a Christian. *Monastic Life*: He became a disciple of St. Hilary of Poitiers and embraced monastic life, founding a monastery in Ligugé. *Missionary Work*: St. Martin was known for his missionary activities, spreading Christianity throughout Gaul (modern-day France). *Miracles*: Numerous miracles were attributed to St. Martin, including healing the sick and raising the dead. *Bishopric*: Despite reluctance, he was chosen as Bishop of Tours in 371 AD. His episcopal reign was marked by pastoral care a