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Jesus and his disciples last meal before Jesus is crucified. this is also the origin of the Eucharist.
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Law was passed to give people the right to the lay people to receive communion at least one time in a calander year
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Pope Pius published a roman missal that throughly explained the ritual of the Eucharist.
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Dedication to the blessed sacrament continued to shine, although people rarely received communion until 1910, when Pope Pius X permitted children who attained the age of maturity to receive holy communion and encouraged frequent communion by all the faithful.
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In summary, Vatican II wished to make the Eucharist a celebration of the entire community. Many of the reforms help us better understand the symbolism and meaning of the mass. They also help us gather together as a worshiping community.