the reason i question this is that when i saw the Passion of Christ. At the last supper Jesus told his discliples to take the bread and eat, and to take the wine and drink. And to do this in memberance of me, and it hit me that he was talking just to them and not to mankind which has taking this far and beyond what it was ment for.
2006-09-07 07:28:44 · 17 answers · asked by James H 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
What is the Sacrament of the Altar?
It is the true body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, under the bread and wine, for us Christians to eat and to drink, instituted by Christ Himself.
Where is this written?
The holy Evangelists, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and St. Paul, write thus:
Our Lord Jesus Christ, the same night in which He was betrayed, took bread: and when He had given thanks, He brake it, and gave it to His disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is My body, which is given for you. This do in remembrance of Me.
After the same manner also He took the cup, when He had supped, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Take, drink ye all of it. This cup is the new testament in My blood, which is shed for you for the remission of sins. This do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of Me.
What is the benefit of such eating and drinking?
That is shown us in these words: Given, and shed for you, for the remission of sins; namely, that in the Sacrament forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation are given us through these words. For where there is forgiveness of sins, there is also life and salvation.
How can bodily eating and drinking do such great things?
It is not the eating and drinking, indeed, that does them, but the words which stand here, namely: Given, and shed for you, for the remission of sins. Which words are, beside the bodily eating and drinking, as the chief thing in the Sacrament; and he that believes these words has what they say and express, namely, the forgiveness of sins.
Who, then, receives such Sacrament worthily?
Fasting and bodily preparation is, indeed, a fine outward training; but he is truly worthy and well prepared who has faith in these words: Given, and shed for you, for the remission of sins.
But he that does not believe these words, or doubts, is unworthy and unfit; for the words For you require altogether believing hearts.
2006-09-07 07:32:19 · answer #1 · answered by MD 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Do this in remembrance of me" That is exactly what Jesus said... And that is exactly what those who strive to follow His teachings so. It is a loving remembrance. It is not an act to gain favor or to earn Salvation or any other benifit... Communion is in remembrance of Jesus The Christ.
You are correct that too many have placed too much of mans needs into such a simple and meaningful observance. But for those who are of The True Church of which Jesus The Christ is The Head communion has great meaning even though it is a simple act.
here is a direct link to the communion page of my websit if you would like to read my pov on the subject
http://pages.zdnet.com/mikevanauken/outreach/id51.html
All honest seekers welcome
2006-09-07 07:38:09 · answer #2 · answered by IdahoMike 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He wasn't just talking to the apostles. Recall that one of the times he came back after his resurrection, not one of his apostles recognized him until the "breaking of the bread." Also, St. Paul talks about recieving the Eucharist with a "clean heart," so you can see that even within the Early Church, there was a widespread practice of celebrating and recieving Holy Communion.
I am Roman Catholic, so I believe in the True Presence of the Eucharist. When we eat of Holy Communion, we are not just remembering Jesus (although we do that as well), we are partaking of him in a physical way--truly we are "communing" with God--that's how it got its name even though so many Christians no longer believe that it is a communion of God and person. Also, we believe in doing so that God blesses us with special graces.
If you do not believe in the true presence of the Eucharist, I would ask you to read John 6. Jesus talks about how he is the "bread of life" and that if his disciples do not eat of him, then they "will not have life within" them. Of course, many of his disciples think he is nuts and leave Jesus. But Jesus does not back down--he does not say, "Oh, wait. I was just talking symbolically. Come back." Instead, he turns to the apostles and asks them "Will you leave me, too?" He sounds so pathetic, doesn't he? The true presence of the Eucharist is a hard thing to understand and believe and to this day, many of Jesus's disciples choose to believe in all of his teachings except this one.
Thanks for reading. God Bless!
2006-09-07 07:45:27 · answer #3 · answered by Mary's Daughter 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The time period Communion is derived from Latin communio (sharing in straight forward). The corresponding time period in Greek is ????????, that's commonly translated as "fellowship". In Christianity, the time period communion has 2 meaningins both one among which derive from Eucharistic theology: a million. ) As relationship with a church, to be in communion means actually to percentage an straightforward faith to such an volume that someone, crew or yet another church is welcome to percentage the Eucharist, or Communion with that church. Charches in communion with one yet another are understood to have this inter-relationship at the same time as protecting a particular indepedence and separate identity. a million. ) As an adventure of ones relationship with God, the time period communion has mystical overtones implying a Eucharistic metaphor to different kinds of non secular studies of closeness or oneness with God, individuals or as a Church.
2016-11-06 20:10:45 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus did not just adress His disciples at the Last Supper - he was establishing a ritual for His Church. From the very beginning, Christian Churches have taken the "Lord's Supper" as a community, in remembrance of His death and resurrection.
2006-09-07 07:33:50 · answer #5 · answered by jbtascam 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Actually, Jesus's plan was to create an army of flesh-eating, brainless zombies that would eventually take over the world and invade all the shopping malls -- it's no coincidence that the remake of "Dawn of the Dead" came out at the same time as "The Passion of the Christ".....think of it as a sequel....
2006-09-07 07:33:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Luke 22:19 This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.
He was physically talking to his disciples, but they were instructions for all disciples after them as well. We are to remember His perfect life, the fact that He who had no sin took our sins and paid the price of death for them, and His resurrection which proved His power over death and sin. This is a time of reflection on those events and a time to ask forgiveness of our own sins.
2006-09-07 07:35:17 · answer #7 · answered by cnm 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To say that we should not take communion in remembrance of our Lord's sacrifice is blaspheme. The words of Christ apply to everyone and for all time.
2006-09-07 07:32:45 · answer #8 · answered by Preacher 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The great commission, then, is to go and preach the Gospel to all nations. Communion is for all in Christ.
2006-09-07 07:40:05 · answer #9 · answered by NickofTyme 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In remembrance of His sacrifice on Cross.
2006-09-07 08:05:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋