The Last Supper Of Christ And His Apostles...

What happened at the Last Supper?

Does the Last Supper continue today, or did it "end" after that Supper was finished?

Is there a connection between the Last Supper and what happens at a Catholic Mass?

As for what happened at the Last Supper as recorded in the Bible, we can figure out at least a few things from the Scripture verses that give us a good idea... Here are some key passages...

St. Luke 22: 19-22..  We read:

19 And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake [it], and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.

²⁰ Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup [is] the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.

²¹ But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me [is] with me on the table.

²² And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed!

(We know that Judas is the betrayer sitting at the table.)

But let's take a look at St. Luke's account, and figure out just what is going on here...

First, Christ is telling His Apostles that the bread He blesses actually becomes His body!  And to DO THIS; do when?  At the Last Supper?  Yes.  After the Last Supper, and all the suppers after that, down through the ages.  He also blesses the wine and He states that the wine is now His blood!   

In this account, we have just witnessed Transubstantiation!  I think this needs repeating: Our Lord just changed the bread and wine into His body and blood right before the eyes of the Twelve!  Did they completely understand that, at that time?  Perhaps not, but they would later on, as they themselves changed bread and wine into their Master's body and blood through the power given to them as priests (and bishops), and fed the faithful with the Holy Eucharist...

Second, Does the Last Supper continue today, or did it "end" after that Supper was finished?  Basically, we just answered that question; see the above explanation.

Thirdly, is there a connection between the Last Supper and what happens at a Catholic Mass?

Yes, and that's the whole reason for the Traditional Latin Catholic Mass: to offer to God the Father, His Son's body and blood in sacrifice, as did Christ, Himself, who offered His body and blood to His Apostles for their strength and perseverance in what they would eventually face through persecution.  But not only that, but for the continuation of the one sacrifice of Calvary.  It is important to note, that we Catholics don't "kill" Christ again -- as He died once for all -- but the priest offers the SAME sacrifice as on Calvary, but in an un-bloody manner...

There are many other Bible verses to explain the Last Supper and the significance of the Eucharist; here are a few more...

St. John 6: 53-58... 

⁵³ Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you.

⁵⁴ Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day.

⁵⁵ For my flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed.

⁵⁶ He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him.

⁵⁷ As the living Father hath sent me, and I live by the Father: so he that eateth me, even he shall live by me.

⁵⁸ This is that bread which came down from heaven: not as your fathers did eat manna, and are dead: he that eateth of this bread shall live for ever.

If one claims the Bible as their rule of faith, then can there be any question about the Eucharist, and its importance in salvation history?  What happened at the Last Supper continues at all Traditional Latin Catholic Masses every day of the year.

Briefly, let's take a look at what St. Paul tells us about Transubstantiation...

1 Corinthians 11: 23-25...

23 For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the [same] night in which he was betrayed took bread:

²⁴ And when he had given thanks, he brake [it], and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me.

²⁵ After the same manner also [he took] the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink [it], in remembrance of me.

I think it is important to read what St. Paul tells us about receiving the Eucharist unworthily in 1 Corinthians 11: 27...

27 Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord.

If Catholics were guilty of receiving a piece of bread (a wafer) and drinking some wine, it would mean nothing; it would not save, but if we Catholics actually receive the body and blood of Christ, then we are on our way to eternal life, that is, if we believe what Christ tells us in the Bible as we have just quoted some pertinent verses to explain the truth about Transubstantiation -- and, consequently, the REAL PRESENCE in the Mass.

It should be pointed out that all the verses quoted here are taken from the King James version of the Protestant Bible!!

I invite all of my non-Catholic friends -- whom I love -- to come into the one ark of salvation and receive the Bread of Heaven: the Holy Eucharist, and have life in you...

Pray for our country...

Viva Cristo Rey!  Fr. Miguel Pro, pray for us..

Gene DeLalla

Black Mass Held In Norfolk, Virginia...

According to Lifesitenews.com, a Satanic "black Mass" was held in Norfolk, Virginia this past Saturday.  (See more info here: NORFOLK, January 23, 2020.)

"Catholics in Virginia have organized a Holy Hour and Rosary Rally of Reparation in response to a Satanic “black Mass” scheduled to take place at a Norfolk punk rock/goth bar on Saturday."

My Comment...

I don't think it is a coincidence that a "black Mass" was held in Virginia, after all, those folks have a governor, Ralph Northam, who advocated INFANTICIDE during an on-air radio interview.  It seems that the Demon is in complete control of this miscreant's muddied-up intellect to the point of no longer being able to cut through the "wall of separation" that distinguishes good from evil.   Remember, the religion of the so-called "pro-choice" folks is just that: "choice," but not for the pre-born baby whom they dismember, or chemically dissolve before he or she has a chance to breathe air -- and be Baptized!   Such do the work of the devil; it matters not if they believe he exists, or doesn't exist, unfortunately for them, they will surely find out, that is, if they don't repent and amend what is left of their lives...  As we know, God will not be mocked!

As an aside, this is a -- negative -- example of the reality of the Real Presence in the Eucharist; in the consecrated Host, which these witches so treasure, but again, in a negative way... We practicing Catholics, on the other hand, kneel in humility when we receive Him into our hearts and souls at Mass...  Remember what St. John reveals in Chapter Six: unless you eat the flesh of the Son of man and drink His blood, you HAVE NO LIFE IN YOU!!  (King James version of the Protestant Bible.)

Pray for our country...

Viva Cristo Rey!  Fr. Miguel Pro, pray for us...

Gene DeLalla

  

Why Ignorance Of The True Faith And Sin Go "Hand-In-Hand"...

But officer, I didn't know it was against the law not to wave goodbye as I was leaving your town...

Ignorance of the law is no excuse, says the officer...

If this is the case in civil law -- and it is -- then how much more are we to be held responsible for not knowing divinely revealed law?

The answer, I feel, is self-evident...

We hear the old adage: "let your conscience be your guide"...

Does this mean that if we follow what our hearts tell us (our gut feeling) -- especially in mattes of faith and morals, that we will always choose the right thing to do in all circumstances?

I think not...

It sounds nice, and it may "work" sometimes, but that's like playing "Russian Roulette" with our immortal souls!

Take the extreme example used by the Modernists of the "ignorant native on a desert island," and what his chances are for being justified in this life, and attaining salvation in the next, if he only follows the Natural Law and seeks to do what is right -- does this mean that God wishes all men to be saved at all costs??  No.  If one completes the sentence: and comes to the knowledge of the truth!  (I Timothy 2;4 -- King James version of the Protestant Bible.)

Without the help of GRACE! and FAITH, it is impossible to please God (St. Paul)...  Not only that, but if one still has Original Sin on the soul -- which, by its very nature is mortal -- then no matter how "nice" or "charitable" he/she is, they cannot enter the Kingdom of Heaven (our Lord's words in St. John, Chapter 3; 5 -- King James version of the Protestant Bible).

There is something else that is rarely mentioned about this "ignorant native": he may not be guilty of disbelief of revelation, but what about his other sins???  In fact, ignorance of the true faith can very easily lead to other mortal sins committed during his lifetime simply because he is "letting his conscience be his guide."

If a conscience is not rightly formed, then major "mistakes" can, and will be made.

And how is a conscience rightly formed?  Specifically, by following Christ and His teachings through His (Catholic) Church.  "Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved" (Acts 4;12 -- King James version of the Protestant Bible.)

Do those who kill the pre-born really think they are doing the work of God?  I don't think so, but one thing is for sure, their conscience is either corrupted or DOA (dead on arrival); they can no longer distinguish right from wrong, all at the costs of human life still in the womb.  We even hear radical feminists bragging about their abortions!  Truly sick!

Another barbaric example comes, not only from our own times, but also from the Bible: the killing of the born -- INFANTICIDE:  Herod slaughters the Innocents in order to get to the Christ child and kill him.  We know what happens from that point going forward...

The following selected verses of Scripture shows what can and will happen to obstinate, unrepentant  sinners...

"I will punish them for their sin" (Exodus 32: 34); "he does not leave the guilty unpunished" (Exodus 34: 7); "I will punish you for your sins seven times over" (Leviticus 26: 18); "I will choose their punishments" (Isaiah 66: 4); "on the wicked he will rain coals and sulphur" (Psalm 11: 6); "I will punish their sin with the rod" (Psalm 89: 32); "the wicked will not go unpunished" (Proverbs 11: 21); "God knows how to keep the unrighteous under punishment" (2 Peter 2: 9); "the Lord will punish the powers in heaven and the kings on earth" (Isaiah 24: 21); "the Lord is coming to punish the people of the earth for their sins" (Isaiah 26: 21); "the Lord will punish men for all such sins" (1 Thessalonians 4: 6).

When you come right down to it, culpable ignorance of the true faith will not save, but will condemn...

Pray for discernment, and pray for our country..

Viva Cristo Rey!  Fr. Miguel Pro, pray for us!!

Gene DeLalla

Corpus Christi, Texas; Sangre de Christo Mountains Of Colorado And New Mexico...

So what is so special about Corpus Christi, Texas, and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of Colorado and New Mexico?

First, the name of the City of Corpus Christi literally means the Body of Christ.  Second, the Sangre de Cristo Mountains literally means the Blood of Christ.

Can you imagine what goes through the mind of an atheist who lives in Corpus Christi, Texas?  Or, how about an atheist who lives in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains?  

Each and every time those poor souls address an envelope, and put their return address on that envelope, they are reminded -- I hope -- of just what the city they live in has been named after!

Perhaps it is an actual grace for those non-believers who live in such places, that they will come home to Him who made them in the first place...

In point of fact, there are at least 56 cities in the United States that are named after Catholic Saints!!

Most know a few prominent ones, such as St. Louis, Missouri; named after King St. Louis IX of France.  Or how about the twin cities: Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, named after the great Apostle to the Gentiles, or (St.) San Antonio, Texas?

The State of California is loaded with cities and towns named after Catholic Saints... 

Here are just a few that just about everybody in the U.S., and the world, for that matter, know: San Francisco; San Diego; Sacramento (Most Holy Sacrament); Los Angeles (Queen of the Angels), and the list goes on...

Most of these cities were named by the Spanish and French missionaries that brought the Faith of Christ and the teachings of His Catholic Church to Native Americans and the Mexican Indians, with many of those very same missionaries suffering martyrdom in order to preach and Baptize.  And, as we know, without the Sacrament of Baptism, the gates of Heaven remain closed; they cannot enter the heavenly beatitude with Original Sin (by its nature, is mortal) on their souls.  The missionaries knew this fact, and also knew the price that they might have to pay for bringing souls into the Church, outside of which, there is absolutely no salvation for any human...

The East Coast also has many famous cities named after Catholic Saints such as: St. Augustine, Florida; St. Albans, Vermont; St. Albans, West Virginia; St. Marys, West Virginia; St. Florian, Alabama, again, the list goes on...

I just thought that perhaps this tidbit of information would help one to think about the early Catholic roots of our country, and the sacrifices made in order to fulfill the command of Christ to preach and baptize all nations.

One caveat: in today's America, I'm afraid that we have more American Catholics, than we have Catholic Americans.  The difference is titanic!  Further, I feel that over the last 50-60 years or so, the Catholic faith has been dramatically weakened by the novelties of Modernism.  I can't help to think of what our Lord admonishes in the Bible: When the Son of man returns, think He will find faith on earth??

I wonder too...

Viva Cristo Rey!  Fr. Miguel Pro, pray for us...

Gene DeLalla