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What was the bread for the eucharist made out of when jesus first ate it?
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It was unleavened bread made of barley or maize.
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Is eating the Eucharist cannibalism?
No. The Eucharist is made from bread which is blessed by a priest.
Why do they use wheat as a symbol for Eucharist?
the use of the bread and wine as the Eucharist is because when Jesus instituted the sacrament at the Last Supper, He used the bread and wine as it was a Passover meal or Seder that Christ and his disciples celebrated. Jesus also referred Himself as the Bread of life in the sixth chapter in the Gospel of John. both unleavened bread and wine are common elements of the Passover Seder. whenever bread and wine are shown together in Christian art, it is the portrayal of the Eucharist. Also from the Catholic point of view, the Eucharist is not symbolic, at all. the Eucharist is the truly actual Body and Blood of Christ; it does not symbolize Him or represent Him; the Eucharist is Him.
What are the different names for the Eucharist?
Thanksgiving is the literal definition of the term "eucharist". However if you are referring to the sacrament, then "eucharist" may be called "The Blessed Sacrament", "The Lord's Supper", "Communion", "Holy Communion", "The Mass".
What did Jesus answer when he command stones into bread?
jesus never made stones into bread
What happens in Eucharist?
Catholic AnswerThe Eucharist is the re-presentation of Our Blessed Lord, Jesus Christ's sacrifice of Himself upon the cross, for the remission of our sins, and for our salvation. The first part of the Eucharist (called the Liturgy of the Word follows the form of the old Synagogue service with readings from Scripture and a homily. The second part of the Eucharist (called the Liturgy of the Eucharist) is modeled on the Last Supper, which, itself, was modeled on the Passover Supper - this is where Christ's passion and death on the cross is made present (NOT repeated!) for us here, two thousand years later, and a half a world away..The Eucharist is part of the Catholic Mass- refers to the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ appearing in the form of bread and wine, and to receiving it as Jesus commanded us to do..During the liturgy of the Eucharist you need to sing when someone brings up the gifts to the bishop because in this meal the sacrifice of the cross is made present when the priest carries out Jesus did.
What is the Eucharist a sacrament of?
The Eucharist is the Institution established by Jesus Christ on the night of the Last Supper. On that night he takes the unleavened bread and the cup of wine and turns them into his Body and Blood, and gives the command and the power to do so to his Apostles, so that He can remain with them always and develop a closer relationship with us. This is called transubstaniation - the changing of the substance, bread, into the Body of the Lord, while still retaining the properties of bread, such as the look, texture, smell, and taste. This is preluded by the discourse in John 6, where Jesus invites all to "eat of his body" and "drink of his blood." The Jews to whom he was preaching believed that he meant to literally eat his flesh - which is true. He did mean for us to eat his flesh and drink his blood. Most Protestants and others deny this, saying that Jesus meant this symbolically, that in order for us to have eternal life, we must believe in him. We do need to have faith in Jesus to attain life in Heaven - but there's more to it. The manna eaten by the Israelites in the desert is a foreshadowing of the Eucharist - which is Jesus, the Heavenly Bread. The manna was literally "bread from Heaven," sent by God to the starving Israelites. But the Israelites again grew hungry and eventually died of old age, sickness, etc. If the manna is a foreshadowing of the Eucharist and is "bread from Heaven," that means the Eucharist must be something more than bread sent from Heaven for the nourishment of the body. If one takes the Protestant view that the Eucharist is merely a symbol, that it is man-made bread symbolizing faith in Jesus, then it is less than the manna, which came directly from Heaven. However, if one accepts that the Eucharist is truly the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ in the form of man-made bread, then the manna signifies something much greater - actually God HIMSELF coming down to nourish our souls. If you are interested in learning more about the Eucharist - the Body and Blood of our Savior, see your local Catholic Church and ask to talk to the priest.
What is the link between the Eucharist and Jesus' death and resurrection?
The Eucharist bread or wafer represents the body of Christ killed on the cross, and the wine or juice represents the blood Christ shed in order to win salvation. Neither would be important if the Resurrection had not occurred and made Christ's crucifixion different to any of the hundreds of other crucifixions.
Who first made bread?
bread was made in egypt at 100bc
How is the Eucharist Divine Revelation?
i don't know about 'divine' revelation, but during the taking of bread and wine God reveals to you how much of a sacrifice Jesus made for us, and makes us think about what we can give to God if he's given us the greatest sacrifice of his son. :)
Why does Jesus change bread and wine into himself?
This depends on which set of Christian doctrine you accept. That is a good question though. Taking the ceremony at face value , the Eucharist is a relatively simple and symbolic way for the participants to recognise that the sacrifice Jesus made is relevant and important to us. "Jesus [changes] bread and wine into himself" because this reminds us of how he gave his life for us, though luckily God gave him another less mortal one. Why Catholic doctrine interprets "This is my body and blood, given for you" as being a literal transfomation of the bread and wine (transubstantiation) into the body and blood of Christ is anyone's guess. Looking at it logically, its a way for Jesus to interact with his flock in the here and now. It all makes sense really, which is more than you can ask of scientology. Or Mormonism.
Why does the Altar remind Christians of the sacrifice Jesus made on the Cross?
it is where the eucharist is prepared. At the last supper, Jesus broke bread and used a metaphor to explain to all gathered that he isn't going to be around for much longer and that he is a sacrifice - "This is my body broken for you" "This is the cup of everlasting life". Then he told us to "do this in memory of me". So every mass we do.
What is the meaning of Bethlehem?
A hospital for lunatics; -- corrupted into bedlam., In the Ethiopic church, a small building attached to a church edifice, in which the bread for the eucharist is made.
