The Eucharistic Liturgy shows forth Christ's redemptive sacrifice in the words spoken and under the sign of the two-fold consecration. The words of consecration spoken over both the bread and the wine denote sacrifice. They speak of Christ's body given for us; His blood poured out for us; His blood as blood of the covenant; His blood shed for the remission of sins. All of these expressions denote sacrifice.
"This is my body given for you..." (Luke 22.19; 1 Cor 11.25)
"This cup is the new covenant in my blood..." (1 Cor 11.25; Luke 22.19)
"Which will be shed for you." (Luke 22.19f)
"And for many for the forgiveness of sins." (Mt 26.28)
Sincerely in Christ,
Rev. Jeffery A. Fasching
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