1353. In the epiclesis, the Church asks the Father to send his Holy Spirit (or the power of his blessing178) on the bread and wine, so that by his power they may become the body and blood of Jesus Christ and so that those who take part in the Eucharist may be one body and one spirit (some liturgical traditions put the epiclesis after the anamnesis).
In the institution narrative, the power of the words and the action of Christ, and the power of the Holy Spirit, make sacramentally present under the species of bread and wine Christ’s body and blood, his sacrifice offered on the cross once for all.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
416. In what does the natural moral law consist?
40. Why is the revelation of God’s name important?
292. What are the fruits of Holy Communion?
554. In what does the prayer of intercession consist?
489. What is involved in the virtue of chastity?
431. What purpose do the precepts of the Church have?
231. What is sacramental grace?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does Titus 2:7-8 teach about the standard of conduct for the church?
What are Daniel’s visions of the golden image and the four beasts?
What is Jonah’s story and what lessons can we learn from it?
How important is community in the midst of suffering, according to Job 42:10-11?
What is the role of spiritual gifts in building up the church, according to Ephesians 4:7-16?
What does the Bible say about the need to forgive, according to Colossians 3:13?
