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Eucharist
Then he took the bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, "This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me."
(Lk 22:19-20)
The Church service that Catholics are obliged to go to on Sunday, and often attend during the week as well, is called the mass. The mass is founded on two events of Jesus' life; the Last Supper and the Crucifixion.
When we attend mass we show ourselves to be obedient to Jesus' command to do this in remembrance of me and during the mass, in accordance with the actual words spoken by Jesus at the Last Supper, the bread and wine that we offer becomes the body and blood of Christ. And during mass the sacrifice offered by Christ on the cross of Calvary is made present. This is what Jesus is referring to when he speaks of his body being given for you.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Peter's:
- Monday - Friday: 11am-12.15pm
- Saturday: 9-10am and 10.30-11.15am