In the Catholic Mass, why is the host called a "host"?

Answer 1

'hostia' is the latin word for 'victim'.

the catholic mass is about sacrificing a piece of bread.

catholics are seriously into abuse - and if bread is all you have ...

Answer 2

It is only called the host until it is consecrated then it becomes the Eucharist. Host comes from the word hostis (which technically means enemy or hostia which means victim to be sacrificed) because conquers used to offer their enemies after defeating them as sacrifices to their gods so it became syn. with what would become sacrificed to God. Once it has been consecrated and has become the sacrifice it is not longer the host.

Answer 3

The host means a technical name for the bread used in the service of Mass or Holy Communion.
The bread is the host which invites you to be apart of God. By taken the bread you have excepted God.

Answer 4

host : the bread destined to receive eucharistic consecration is commonly called the host.

Answer 5

The bread destined to receive Eucharistic Consecration is commonly called the host.

The Latin word "hostiam" was applied to Christ, the Immolated Victim, and, by way of anticipation, to the still unconsecrated bread destined to become Christ's Body.

The English word "host" became common because the Latin word "hostiam is used in the Vulgate Bible. Here are a couple of examples:

Romans 12:1: obsecro itaque vos fratres per misericordiam Dei ut exhibeatis corpora vestra hostiam viventem sanctam Deo placentem rationabile obsequium vestrum

Which has been translated into English as: I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercy of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, pleasing unto God, your reasonable service.

http://www.latinvulgate.com/verse.aspx?t=1&b=6&c=12

+ Philippians 4:18: habeo autem omnia et abundo repletus sum acceptis ab Epafrodito quae misistis odorem suavitatis hostiam acceptam placentem Deo

Which has been translated into English as: But I have all and abound: I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things you sent, an odour of sweetness, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.

http://www.latinvulgate.com/verse.aspx?t=1&b=11&c=4

+ Ephesians 5:2: et ambulate in dilectione sicut et Christus dilexit nos et tradidit se ipsum pro nobis oblationem et hostiam Deo in odorem suavitatis

Which has been translated into English as: And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us and hath delivered himself for us, an oblation and a sacrifice to God for an odour of sweetness.

http://www.latinvulgate.com/verse.aspx?t=1&b=10&c=5

+ Hebrews 10:12: hic autem unam pro peccatis offerens hostiam in sempiternum sedit in dextera Dei

Which has been translated into English as: But this man, offering one sacrifice for sins, for ever sitteth on the right hand of God,

http://www.latinvulgate.com/verse.aspx?t=1&b=19&c=10

http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07489d.htm

With love in Christ.

Answer 6

Jesus taught the Apostles this formal act at the last supper when Christ said:

While they were eating, Jesus took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and giving it to his disciples said, "Take and eat; this is my body."
Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed on behalf of many for the forgiveness of sins; Matthew Chapter 26

"Then he took the bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them, saying,
"This is my body, which will be given for you; do this in memory of me." Luke 22:19

When Catholics attend Mass every Sunday they take part in this magnificent event, similar to the Last supper where Christ provided us this gift.
The host (eucharist) is both the body and blood of Christ (host) which is provided unto us for:

- The effect of the Holy Eucharist is union with Christ by love.
- Sanctifying grace in the soul of the worthy communicant.
- Pledge of our glorious resurrection and eternal happiness.

Rigorous "self-examination", in order to avoid the heinous offense of being guilty of the Body and the Blood of the Lord by "eating and drinking unworthily"
I stress the importance of a good confession before receiving this holy sacrament if mortal sin is present!

Answer 7

Jesus said: "‘I am the living bread which came down from heaven; if any one eats of this bread, he will live for ever; and the bread which I shall give for the life of the world is my flesh.’ The Jews then disputed among themselves, saying, ‘How can this man give us his flesh to eat?’" (John 6:51–52). In Matthew 26:26 Jesus tells them how: "While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take and eat; this is my body."
After the resurection, when he was at the table with the travelers to Emmaus, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him. (Luke 24)

When a Catholic priests speaks Christs words over the bread and wine, the bread and wine become the Body, Blood , Soul and Divinity of Christ, but the "accidents" (appearance) of bread and wine remain. The theological term for this is TRANSUBSTANTIATION ( http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05573a.htm#3 ).

Answer 8

Well, we say: Hostia, but you are right. I don't know the meaning

Answer 9

because its ment to contain or become Jesus' actual flrsh and blood.

Answer 10

Because the priest is a dope MC.