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Jesus in the Synagogue, Joakim Skovgaard

Luke 22:19

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Luke 22:19 (WEB)

He took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body which is given for you. Do this in memory of me.”

Catechism · 7

Celebrating the Church's Liturgy

  • §1151Article 1 · Celebrating the Church's LiturgyRead at vatican.va

    “He gives new meaning to the deeds and signs of the Old Covenant, above all to the Exodus and the Passover,” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Lk 9:31; 22:7-20.

The Sacrament of the Eucharist

  • §1328Article 3 · The Sacrament of the EucharistRead at vatican.va

    “It is called: Eucharist, because it is an action of thanksgiving to God. the Greek words eucharistein” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Lk 22:19; 1 Cor 11:24.

  • §1339Article 3 · The Sacrament of the EucharistRead at vatican.va

    “Do this in remembrance of me." and likewise the cup after supper, saying, "This cup which is poured out for you is the New Covenant in my blood."” — Catechism footnote: Lk 22:7-20; Cf. Mt 26:17-29; Mk 14:12-25; 1 Cor 11:23-26.

  • §1365Article 3 · The Sacrament of the EucharistRead at vatican.va

    “Because it is the memorial of Christ's Passover, the Eucharist is also a sacrifice. the sacrificial character of the Eucharist is manifested in the very words of institution: "This is my body which is given for you" and "This cup which is poured out for you is the New Covenant in my blood."” — Catechism footnote: Lk 22:19-20.

  • §1376Article 3 · The Sacrament of the EucharistRead at vatican.va

    “This change the holy Catholic Church has fittingly and properly called transubstantiation."” — Catechism footnote: Council of Trent (1551): DS 1642; cf. Mt 26:26 ff.; Mk 14:22 ff.; Lk 22:19 ff.; 1 Cor 11:24 ff.

Jesus Died Crucified

  • §610Paragraph 2 · Jesus Died CrucifiedRead at vatican.va

    “"This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins."” — Catechism footnote: Lk 22:19; Mt 26:28; cf. I5.7Cor 5:7.

  • §611Paragraph 2 · Jesus Died CrucifiedRead at vatican.va

    “Jesus includes the apostles in his own offering and bids them perpetuate it.” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Lk 22:19.

Fathers and councils · 26

Tertullian

John Damascene

Theodoret of Cyrus

  • “You cannot but know that passage in the Gospel history where, after eating the passover with His disciples, our Lord pointed to the death of the typical lamb and taught what body corresponded with that shadow.” — editor's note: Matt. xvii. 26. Mark xiv. 22. Luke xxii. 19. 1 Cor. xi. 24

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  • ““For,” He says, “the bread that I will give is my flesh which I will give for the life of the world,” and when He took the symbol of divine mysteries, He said, “This is my body which is given for you.”” — editor's note: Luke xxii. 19

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Augustine of Hippo

John Chrysostom

Catena Aurea on Matthew

  • John ChrysostomCatena Aurea on Matthew

    “And as Moses said, “This shall be an ordinance to thee for ever,” [Ex 12:24] so Christ speaks as Luke relates, “This do in remembrance of me.” [Luke 22:19]” — the author cites it

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Catena Aurea on Luke

  • BedeCatena Aurea on Luke

    Having finished the rites of the old Passover, He passes on to the new, which He desires the Church to celebrate in memory of His redemption, substituting for the flesh and blood of the lamb, the Sacrament of His own…

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  • Gregory of NyssaCatena Aurea on Luke

    For the bread before the consecration is common bread, but when the mystery has consecrated it, it is, and it is called, the Body of Christ.

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  • Cyril of AlexandriaCatena Aurea on Luke

    Nor doubt that this is true; for He plainly says, This is my body; but rather receive the words of thy Saviour in faith. For since He is the Truth, He lies not. (Ep. ad Calosyr.). a They rave foolishly then who say…

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  • John ChrysostomCatena Aurea on Luke

    Christ did this to bring us to a closer bond of friendship, and to betoken His love toward us, giving Himself to those who desire Him, not only to behold Him, but also to handle Him, to eat Him, to embrace Him with…

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  • Basil the GreatCatena Aurea on Luke

    Learn then in what manner you ought to eat the Body of Christ, namely, in remembrance of Christ’s obedience even unto death, that they who live may no more live in themselves, but in Him who died for them, and rose…

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  • Theophylact of OhridCatena Aurea on Luke

    Now Luke mentions two cups; of the one we spoke above, Take this, and divide it among yourselves, which we may say is a type of the Old Testament; but the other after the breaking and giving of bread, He Himself…

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  • BedeCatena Aurea on Luke

    He gave to them, is here understood to complete the sentence.

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  • Augustine of HippoCatena Aurea on Luke

    Or because Luke has twice mentioned the cup, first before Christ gave the bread, then after He had given it, on the first occasion he has anticipated, as he frequently does, but on the second that which he has placed…

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  • Theophylact of OhridCatena Aurea on Luke

    Our Lord calls the cup the New Testament, as it follows, This cup is the New Testament in my blood, which shall be shed for you, signifying that the New Testament has its beginning in His blood. For in the Old…

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  • John ChrysostomCatena Aurea on Luke

    For this Blood moulds in us a royal image, it suffers not our nobleness of soul to waste away, moreover it refreshes the soul, and inspires it with great virtue. This Blood puts to flight the devils, summons angels,…

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  • BedeCatena Aurea on Luke

    Because the bread strengthens, and the wine produces blood in the flesh, the former is ascribed to the Body of Christ, the latter to His Blood. But because both we ought to abide in Christ, and Christ in us, the wine…

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  • Theophylact of OhridCatena Aurea on Luke

    But first the bread is given, next the cup. For in spiritual things labour and action come first, that is, the bread, not only because it is toiled for by the sweat of the brow, but also because while being eaten it…

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  • BedeCatena Aurea on Luke

    For this reason then the Apostles communicated after supper, because it was necessary that the typical passover should be first completed, and then they should pass on to the Sacrament of the true Passover. But now…

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  • A Greek expositorCatena Aurea on Luke

    He that communicates receives the whole Body and Blood of our Lord, even though he receive but a part of the Mysteries. For as one seal imparts the whole of its device to different substances, and yet remains entire…

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  • Luke 22:19 and 1 Corinthians 11:24 share the same wording (19 words).

  • Mark 14:22 and Luke 22:19 share the same wording (9 words).

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