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The early Christians gathered on the first day of the week (Sunday) to read the Scriptures, to re-tell the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection, to remember him in the blessing of the bread and wine.
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after the peace that came to the Christian world early in the fourth century, with the Emperor Constantine, Christian communities became much bigger. The basilica was a large, long hall used by the Romans as law courts. Christians adopted this plan to build enormous beautiful basilicas of their own for the celebration of Eucharist.
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in 1215AD, to encourage people to receive the Eucharist, it became obligatory for Catholics to receive Communion at least once a year, at Easter.
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bread is jesus body
wine is jesus blood -
the idea that during Mass, the bread and wine used for Communion become the body and blood of Jesus Christ is central to the Catholic faith.
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Roman Catholics believe that the bread and wine that is offered is the actual body and blood of Christ and another form of sacrifice.
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The celebration of the Eucharist in the Church was given much thought, discussion and prayer by the assembled bishops of the Second Vatican Council. While the Council strongly emphasised the Real Presence of Christ under the appearance of bread and wine, it also pointed out that Christ is present
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The synoptic gospels (Matthew, Mark and Luke) present the Last Supper that Jesus Christ shared with his disciples as a Passover meal. Within the meal, as he broke the matzot (the unleavened bread) and said the traditional prayers, and passed the bread around, Jesus added the words. This is my body, which will be given up for you
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paul’s letter to the Corinthians was written in the middle of the first century, probably around c 55AD.
