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Biblical explanations of the Lord’s Supper, its meaning, symbolism, and theological importance.
Textual Veracity of Luke 22:19-20 Paid Members Public
The majority of English versions of the Holy Bible contain the so-called longer reading of Luke 22:19-20: “And when He had taken some bread and given thanks, He broke it and gave it to them, saying, ‘This is My body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance
Catechism, Hypostatic Union, Theosis, Christ’s Mediation & Communion of Saints Paid Members Public
In this post I will quote the sections from the Catechism and its compendium to show that the Church both affirms and quotes1 Timothy 2:5where it plainly states that Christ is the one Mediator between God and men. I will also cite those parts where the Church at the
The Holy Eucharist In the Early Church Paid Members Public
The following excerpt is taken from the late Christian historian Jaroslav Pelikan’s book, The Christian Tradition: A History of the Development of Doctrine, Vol. 1: The Emergence of the Catholic Tradition (100-600), published by University of Chicago Press in 1975, pp.166-171. All emphasis will be mine. The same
John 6 & the Holy Eucharist Paid Members Public
Protestantism’s War Against the Holy Bible Our Lord scandalized his Jewish audience by insisting that they had to eat his flesh and blood, otherwise they will never obtain everlasting life. His statements were so shocking that it even offended some of his own followers: “Then the Jews began to
EO on Communion with Heretics/Schismatics Paid Members Public
According to the canons of the Eastern Orthodox faith, no one can have communion with heretics or schismatics and still remain in good standing with the Church. This applies to the clergy as well: Canon XXXII of the council of Laodicea states: “That one must not accept blessings of heretics,
St. Optatus, Peter’s Primacy & the Papacy Paid Members Public
This lengthy extract from St. Optatus is taken from Optatus of Milevis, Against the Donatists (1917) Book 2. pp. 57-119. His statements affirm that the Roman Church is the See of Peter, and the grounds of unity which makes the Church one and universal. He further argues that to deviate
Augustine on the Holy Eucharist Paid Members Public
According to noted Protestant historian J.N.D Kelly, St. Augustine did indeed affirm that the Eucharist does in fact become the actual flesh, body and blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ: If Ambrose’s influence helped to mediate the doctrine of a physical change to the West,
IGNATIUS ON THE EUCHARIST Paid Members Public
In this post I will cite the words of the blessed martyr and disciple of the holy Apostles, St. Ignatius in regards to the Eucharist. He was the bishop of the church in Antioch, the place where believers were first called Christians (Cf. Acts 11:26). His views on the