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The Last Supper: Jesus gives himself

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What is the Holy Eucharist?

The Holy Eucharist is the sacrament which contains the body and blood, soul and divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ under the appearances of bread and wine.

Kinkead’s explanation of the Baltimore Catechism · approved historical edition.

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Thomas L. Kinkead; sixth edition; Benziger Brothers, copyright 1891. Printed page 221, question 238.

Michael Augustine, Archbishop of New York; nihil obstat D. J. McMahon; 1891-09-05.

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When did Christ institute the Holy Eucharist?

Christ instituted the Holy Eucharist at the Last Supper, the night before He died.

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Thomas L. Kinkead; sixth edition; Benziger Brothers, copyright 1891. Printed page 221, question 239.

Michael Augustine, Archbishop of New York; nihil obstat D. J. McMahon; 1891-09-05.

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How Do You Pray with the Bible?

Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz

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An introduction to turning attentive Scripture reading into prayer.

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Day 1: In the Beginning

The Bible in a Year · Fr. Mike Schmitz and Jeff Cavins

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The opening episode of a structured Catholic journey through Scripture, including prayer and commentary.

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How Do You Pray with the Bible?

Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz · exact title, publisher and access checked 2026-09-11.

Day 1: In the Beginning

The Bible in a Year · Fr. Mike Schmitz and Jeff Cavins · exact title, publisher and access checked 2026-09-11.

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Read Luke 22:14–20 at USCCB

Luke 22:14–20

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USCCB, Gospel of Luke, chapter 22

Luke 22:14–20

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Read Luke 22:14–20 at USCCB

Luke 22:14–20

2011 NABRE on the USCCB Bible website; private reading and study

USCCB; canonical rescript signed by Cardinal Francis George · 2010-09-30

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USCCB, Gospel of Luke, chapter 22

Luke 22:14–20

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