Chapter 9 “What Happens in the Eucharist Prayer?”
“… the phrase ‘Eucharistic Prayer,’ … the great central section of the Mass that begins with the Preface and ends with the great Doxology before the Our Father…. this part of the Mass was not always called the ‘Eucharistic Prayer.’ [p.162]
“… one of the most ancient accounts of the form of the eucharistic celebration. Namely, the one given by the theologian Justin in his Apology, written around the year 150 for the Roman emperor, Antonius Pius…. the most important aspects of the two accounts: 1. The communities gather on Sunday, in Judaism the first day of the week, 2. The Sunday assembly begins with a Liturgy of the Word, 3. [next a] homily, 4. … all stand and offer prayers, 5. … exchange the kiss of peace, 6. … bread, wine, and water are brought ... 7. the bishop, speaks ‘prayers and thanksgivings [Praise and Glory], Benedictions.” [pp.164-167]
“The Didache is the oldest church order, giving instructions for community life… it gives orders for baptism and Eucharist.” [p.171]
One of the oldest and most beautiful Eucharistic Prayers is attributed to Hippolytus, “… he died a martyr … in the year 235.” [p.173]
“The Eucharistic Prayer is the church’s basic event.” [p.181]
“In Jesus the Logos of God has truly become flesh. That incarnation continues in the sacrament of the Eucharist.” [p.184]
Truly the Source and Summit of our Faith, our Church and [really] of the Universe.
Saint Joseph, pray for us.
Saint Andre Bessette intercede for us.
May God Be Praised!
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