The Gospels are very clear that Jesus’ Last Supper was not just a somber farewell dinner, but took place during the Jewish ...

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A. The word Eucharist strictly means pleasing, and this Sacrament is so called because it renders us most pleasing to God by the grace it imparts, and it gives us the best means of thanking Him ...

1106. "Together with the anamnesis, the epiclesis is at the heart of each sacramental celebration, most especially of the Eucharist: You ask how the bread becomes the Body of Christ, and the wine ...

As Pope Francis emphasizes liturgical formation in what may be his final message on the subject, the church faces a crisis in ...

in Genesis 22:1–19, God tests Abraham’s faith by commanding him to sacrifice his only son, Isaac. Abraham, who had waited decades for the birth of Isaac, the son promised by God to carry on his ...

1 Corinthians 11:26 - For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes. Matthew 26:26-28 - Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after ...

IT'S the season of Lent: the time in the church’s year for reflection, self-examination and acknowledging failures as it prepares to remember the sacrifice and death of Jesus before the celebration of ...

Peter turned and ran. His heart loved Jesus, witnessed His work, was able to lock eyes with Jesus, stated boldly, “Lord to whom shall we go,” and nevertheless in Jesus most painful moments of ministry ...

Funding for MASTERPIECE is provided by Viking and Raymond James with additional support from public television viewers and contributors to The MASTERPIECE Trust, created to help ensure the series’ ...

Image shows a preview of the free printable Easter story for Sunday School, cards 1-4 of the Easter story including Palm Sunday, The Last Supper, Washing of Feet, and Jesus is betrayed.