Theophagy
Midweek Lenten Vespers 5 A Reading from the Small Catechism of the Rev’d Dr Martin Luther: The Sacrament of the Altar, as the head of the family should teach it in a simple way to his household. What is the Sacrament of the Altar? It is the true Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ under the bread and wine, instituted by Christ Himself for us Christians to eat and to drink. Where is this written? The holy Evangelists Matthew, Mark, Luke, and St Paul write: Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when He was betrayed, took bread, and when He had given thanks, He broke it and gave it to the disciples and said: “Take and eat; this is My body, given for you. Do this in remembrance of Me.” In the same way also He took the cup after supper, and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it, all of you; this cup is the New Covenant in My Blood, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.” What is the benefit o...
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