Jesus is going away for a very long time-to die. He says over dinner "when I'm gone and you open a bottle of plonk (wine) and eat the take-away (bread) like we used to, remeber I woz ere."
2007-04-13 06:27:51 · 9 answers · asked by purplepeace59 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Eucharist is about much more.
At the Last Supper, Jesus said, “Take this bread. It is my body.” Then he said, “Take this and drink. This is my blood. Do this in memory of me.”
Catholics believe this was the First Eucharist, that through a miracle the bread and wine actually became the body and blood of Jesus Christ.
Catholics reenact the Last Supper during every Mass, where God, acting through the priest, changes the bread and wine into the body and blood of Jesus Christ.
This is a great sacrament of thanksgiving and unity of Catholics.
Some of the effects of the Eucharist are:
- increases the communicant's union with the Lord
- forgives his venial sins
- preserves him from grave sins
- strengthens the bonds of charity between the communicant and Christ
- reinforces the unity of the Church as the Mystical Body of Christ.
With love in Christ.
2007-04-14 17:35:27 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Eucharist is the rite that Christians perform in fulfillment of the instruction (reported in 1 Corinthians 11:24-25) that Jesus gave to do in his memory. It is a sacramental or memorial reenactment of what he did at his Last Supper in giving his disciples bread, saying "This is my body," and the cup, saying "This is my blood."
Christians generally recognize a special presence of Christ in this rite, though they differ about exactly how, where, and when Christ is present. The word "Eucharist" is also applied to the bread and the cup consecrated in the course of the rite.
2007-04-13 13:36:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, if you are talking about the Eucharist as used in the Catholic Mass, then it is not merely a symbol of remembrance. The phrase, "this is my body" is a literal one in Catholicism. Obviously, for some Protestants it is merely a symbol and that it's exactly what the "Eucharist" is about. However, some faiths place no definition whatsoever on it, letting it be defined by God rather than man.
2007-04-13 13:33:55 · answer #3 · answered by ccrider 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow...reading these answers I have discovered I am a Roman Catholic Anglican. The Bread and Wine are to me Flesh and Blood. It has to be more than just symbolism as (I don't know about you lot) but I feel strengthened and happy as though the Holy Spirit is apart of me each time I receive.
I wouldn't have spent 3 hours on my knees in front of the alter of Repose on Maundy Thursday for just a symbol - but as a queer poofy man I cannot pope over to the RC church as my soul is damned in their eyes - I know the Lord loves me and guides my life and decisions.
2007-04-16 19:45:32 · answer #4 · answered by Paul G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, He said that (or at least something with that kind of message) at the last supper. He said 'This is my body, broken for you' and He broke the bread and everyone took a piece, then He picked up a cup with wine in it and said 'This is my blood, poured out for you' and He passed it around and they all had some 'Do this in remembrance of me' (Not exact quote)
And that's basiclly what it is about
2007-04-13 14:16:57 · answer #5 · answered by Cosmodious 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus said nothing like this. This was all added much later, long after he was dead.
Love and blessings Don
2007-04-13 13:32:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sort of :S
We remember Christ, His sacrifice at the cross and pray we have enough force to accomplish our own mission and live our own lives.
2007-04-13 13:38:24 · answer #7 · answered by mbestevez 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really.
If you want to make fun of my faith, I guess that's your perrogative. I won't make fun of yours...or your lack thereof.
2007-04-13 13:32:21 · answer #8 · answered by Scotty Doesnt Know 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grow up!
2007-04-13 13:33:41 · answer #9 · answered by SANCHA 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋