"I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.” (John 6: 51 NABRE)
1. What is this Bread?
This Bread is truly the Flesh and Blood of Jesus Christ.
2. When was it given?
It was given on the night before He died with these words: "While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take and eat; this is my body." (Matthew 26: 26; Mark 14: 22; Luke 22: 19; 1 Corinthians 11: 24) And then, "Do this in memory of me."
3. Why did Jesus give us this Bread?
Just as bread nourishes our body and sustain our lives, the Flesh of Christ nourishes our souls and sustains our lives. St Ignatius of Antioch calls the Body and Blood of Jesus "the medicine of immortality."
4. How is it available to us today?
The Body and Blood of Jesus is available to us today through the Eucharistic Feast, also known as the Holy Mass.
5. Where can we find this Bread?
In the Eucharistic Feast or Holy Mass.
6. Who can receive this Bread?
To receive Holy Communion one must be fully incorporated into the Catholic Church and be in the state of grace, that is, not conscious of any serious sin.
7. Who is the Minister of this Sacrament?
A Bishop or a priest.
No Eucharist, no Church. No Church, no priesthood.
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