“Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfil them.” (Matthew 5:17) One of the most interesting things about the post resurrection appearances of Christ is the many times he appeared to his disciples in a form they did not recognize. … Continue reading The Eucharist, the Road to Emmaus, and Transubstantiation
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The Eucharist as the New Bread of the Presence
“Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfil them." (Matthew 5:17) I began this series of posts on the Eucharist with an understanding that Jesus is the fulfillment of the prophet Moses and is leading his people in a new … Continue reading The Eucharist as the New Bread of the Presence
Common Objections to John Chapter 6 and the Eucharist
“Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfil them.” (Matthew 5:17) In my last post I reviewed in detail the words Jesus said in John Chapter 6, that Catholics believe clearly point to an understanding of the Eucharist. There is … Continue reading Common Objections to John Chapter 6 and the Eucharist
The Eucharist as the New Manna Part 2 (John Chapter 6)
“Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfil them.” (Matthew 5:17) In my last post Jesus had multiplied the loaves and fish to feed 5000, which had led the people to pronounce he was the prophet that had come into … Continue reading The Eucharist as the New Manna Part 2 (John Chapter 6)
The Eucharist as the New Manna Part 1 (John Chapter 6)
“Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfil them." (Matthew 5:17) I began this series of posts on the Eucharist to understand how Jesus is the fulfillment of the prophet Moses and is leading his people in a new Exodus … Continue reading The Eucharist as the New Manna Part 1 (John Chapter 6)
The Eucharist as an Offering
“Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfil them." (Matthew 5:17) In my last post I reviewed a Catholic understanding of the words said by Christ at the Last Supper -- “This is my body which is given for you. … Continue reading The Eucharist as an Offering
The Eucharist as Remembrance
“Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfil them." (Matthew 5:17) When Christ institutes the Holy Eucharist at the Last Supper, he says “This is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” (Luke 22:19) … Continue reading The Eucharist as Remembrance
The Eucharist as Sacrifice
“Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfil them." (Matthew 5:17) In my last two posts here and here I’ve reviewed the Passover of the Old Covenant and how it foreshadows Christ, who becomes the Passover Lamb of the New … Continue reading The Eucharist as Sacrifice
The Eucharist – Christ as Our Passover Lamb
“Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfil them.” (Matthew 5:17) In my last post I reviewed how the story of the exodus of the Jewish people from Egyptian slavery is a foreshadowing of our own salvation journey. Moses was … Continue reading The Eucharist – Christ as Our Passover Lamb
The Eucharist – Jesus and the New Exodus
“Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfil them." (Matthew 5:17) Perhaps there are no words more important than these when we seek to understand what Scripture teaches us about Christ. For it is impossible to understand the things that … Continue reading The Eucharist – Jesus and the New Exodus
The Eucharist – An Overview
The Catechism of the Catholic church quotes Vatican II when it teaches that “The Eucharist is ‘the source and summit of the Christian life.’ The other sacraments, and indeed all ecclesiastical ministries and works of the apostolate, are bound up with the Eucharist and are oriented toward it. For in the blessed Eucharist is contained … Continue reading The Eucharist – An Overview
Between the Farm and the Cross 