blood of christ-body of christ?

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when they pass out the lil pieces of something..bread i assume and say that, what do they mean, what is the reasoning and significance of that. anyone know?

Thanks

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Mr. Fraudia:

I searched on the web and found some websites about what you are looking for. One of them is:

http://www.theworkofgod.org/Devotns/Euchrist/Topics/Mass-euc.htm

I hope that it would help you

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*Originally posted by Fraudz: *
when they pass out the lil pieces of something..bread i assume and say that, what do they mean, what is the reasoning and significance of that. anyone know?
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I suppose you refer to either Holy Communion or Mass as practiced in the Roman Catholic Church. Most Christian Churches though only has the sacrament of Holy Communion (also called the Lord’s Supper).

Most people consider its inception as flowing out of the Passover as practiced by the Israelites/Jews (instituted by God for the Jews according to Exodus chapter 12). It actually has a much closer connection with the Day of Atonement than Passover. The institution of the Supper by Jesus Christ is detailed in Matt.26v26-29 and other Gospels.

A full description as how it should be practised (and how not) can be read in Cor.11v17-33. In short we have the following:

  1. The bread (any form) is eaten as remembrance of Christ’s suffering on the cross for all mankind. It is a symbol of Christ's broken and bruised body. During this part of the Supper one should look back and realise why it was necessary for Christ to suffer on the cross.

  2. The cup (any fruit of the vine) is a symbol of Christ’s blood shed for the believers completing the atonement on behalf of mankind before God. During this part of the Supper one looks forward to Jesus’ return. The “cup” is also the sign of the new covenant between God and Jesus’ disciples

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During the Last Supper, Jesus broke a piece of bread into many different parts, and divided juice to many different cups. He gave each of the apostles a piece and a cup, and the bread represents his flesh and the juice represents his blood. These are used today to remember Christ. I don't participate in it, because I don't believe in rituals, as this has been turned into.

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*Originally posted by Lord Drizzt: *
the bread represents his flesh and the juice represents his blood.
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I dont mean to be disrespectful, but I dont understand the concept of consuming things that are representative of the blood or flesh of Jesus Christ.

I would like to understand it more. I had started understanding it after the old man's post but after drizzt's post, I am confused again.

Thanks for your time