The Eucharist (otherwise called Holy Communion or Blessed Sacrament) is a Catholic sacrament considered the pinnacle of Christianity. While some Catholics and various branches of the English Church believe that this bread and wine are literally transformed into the blood and body of Christ, others believe that it is a simple expression of faith. It is considered the very essence of love that binds us to the savior; and it is this teaching of love that inspires the Catholic vision of social justice. Social justice spreads love to all humanity, fighting for equality and respect for all men. The Eucharist is the symbolism of this love, and it is the concept that inspires the Catholic doctrine of social mission. The Eucharist is the "source and summit" (Lumen Gentium, 11.5) of all Christian life. “By the Sacraments and other designated means this divine life of God made flesh is actually imparted to us, and through our participation in it we ourselves become divine” (JWC Wand, 1937, p. 65). As the quote above states, the Eucharist is considered the source of Catholic life, providing the blood and flesh of Christ for our consumption. Consuming God's flesh, His blood and His body redeems us, giving us the incorruptibility of the spirit in communion with God. (Rebirth into His family and a new opportunity for life). Without this rebirth and communion, Christians would have no connection with Christ, and therefore would be cut off from the source of Catholic life. "It is impossible to think that a boy faithful to prayer, attendance at Mass and the Sacraments could take a wrong path in life." (Davy, 1960, pg. 180) As stated by Davy, the Sacraments (the Eucharist in particular) are the summi...... middle of the paper......, 2003, Vatican.va, seen on 1 March 2011, 'Pacen in Terris', 2003, Vatican.va, viewed 1 March 2011, 'Lumen Gentium', 2003, Vatican.va, viewed 3 March 2011, 'Populorum Progressio', 2003, Vatican.va, viewed 3 March 2011, 'Caritas in Veritate', 2003, Vatican.va, viewed 3 March 2011,