Did Jesus Establish the Holy Mass? Biblical Origins Explained

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Did Jesus establish the foundations of the Catholic Holy Mass? Explore the biblical passages behind this important Christian tradition in this 60-second video.  At the Last Supper, Jesus shared bread and the cup with His disciples and commanded them to remember Him. The Acts of the Apostles describes the early Christians gathering for the apostles’ teaching, prayer, fellowship, and the breaking of bread.  Bible references: Luke 22:19–20 Acts 2:42 1 Corinthians 10:16  This short Catholic Bible reflection explores the connection between Jesus’ words, the early Church, and the celebration of the Eucharist.  What do these passages teach us about the Holy Mass? Share your thoughts respectfully.  #CatholicFaith #HolyMass #Bible #Eucharist #JesusChrist

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00:00Did Catholics invent the Holy Mass, or did Jesus himself establish it?

00:05The answer is found in the Bible.

00:08On the night before his death, Jesus took bread, gave thanks, broke it, and declared,

00:15This is my body, which is given for you.

00:19Then he took the cup and said, This cup is the new covenant in my blood.

00:25And he commanded his disciples, Do this in remembrance of me.

00:30These powerful words are recorded in Luke 22, 19-20.

00:35But here's what happened next.

00:38In Acts 2.42, the first Christians devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching, fellowship, prayers, and the breaking of bread.

00:47St. Paul also taught that the bread and cup are a sharing in the body and blood of Christ.

00:54These biblical passages reveal the roots of the Catholic Holy Mass, the Word of God.

01:00Prayer, and the breaking of bread.

01:02The Mass is not simply a ceremony.

01:05It points us to Jesus Christ, his sacrifice, and his victory over death.

01:11The next time you attend Mass, remember, its story begins with Jesus himself.

01:16But it points us to Jesus'

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