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LECTIO: EUCHARIST FOR DISCIPLESHIP GROUPSTHE LAST SUPPER AND THE CROSS SESSION 8

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“Now the feast of Unleavened Bread drew near, which is called the Passover. And the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how to put him to death; for they feared the people. Then Satan entered into Judas called Iscariot, who was of the number of the twelve; he went away and conferred with the chief priests and officers how he might betray him to them. And they were glad, and engaged to give him money. So he agreed, and sought an opportunity to betray him to them in the absence of the multitude. Then came the day of Unleavened Bread, on which the passover lamb had to be sacrificed. So Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, ‘Go and prepare the passover for us, that we may eat it.’ They said to him, ‘Where will you have us prepare it?’ He said to them, ‘Behold, when you have entered the city, a man carrying a jar of water will meet you; follow him into the house which he enters, and tell the householder, “The Teacher says to you, Where is the guest room, where I am to eat the passover with my disciples?” And he will show you a large upper room furnished; there make ready.’ And they went, and found it as he had told them; and they prepared the Passover.” —John 2:1-11

Acclaim, my tongue, this mystery Of glorious Body and precious Blood Which the King of nations shed for us A noble womb’s sole fruitful bud.

Given and born from a Virgin pure, Having made this world His dwelling place, When the seeds of His words were sown afar He ended His stay in wondrous grace.

With brethren reclining at that last meal, He observes in full what the Law demands, Then gives Himself as food insteadTo Apostles twelve with His own hands.

Amen. —the first half of St. Thomas Aquinas’ hymn Acclaim, My Tongue, This Mystery (Pange, Lingua, Gloriosi)

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SESSION 8: THE LAST SUPPER AND THE CROSS

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OPENING PRAYER

PART 1: THE NEW PASSOVER OF CHRIST

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» What was one thing that you heard for the first time or that was an “aha” moment for you in Dr. Pitre’s teaching?

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» Why does Jesus give Sts. Peter and John such cryptic instructions?

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» What would their afternoon have been like on that Holy Thursday (sights, sounds, smells, etc.)?

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» Why do you think Jesus chooses Sts. Peter and John for the preparations?

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» What did you find most striking about the descriptions of the first-century celebrations of the Passover feasts from Josephus and the Mishnah?

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» How does this deepen your appreciation for the celebration of the Last Supper?

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GO DEEPER QUESTIONS

» A bishop said to a group of teenagers: “If you find the Mass ‘so boring,’ you need to know that the problem is not the Mass, it is you!” What is the wisdom in this statement?

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» What would you say to a friend who is a “Catholic CEO” (Christmas and Easter Only)? In other words, how would you convince this person that it is necessary to attend Mass every Sunday?

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Lord Jesus Christ, at the Last Supper you fulfilled the Old Covenant Passover and instituted for us the New Covenant sacrament of the Eucharist. As we are nourished by your Body and Blood, may we enter ever more deeplyinto the mystery of your passion, death, and resurrection, and be united ever more closely to you. Amen.


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“Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, ‘Take, eat; this is my body.’ And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, ‘Drink of it, all of you; for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. I tell you I shall not drink again of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.’ And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.”

—Matthew 26:26–30

Acclaim, my tongue, this mystery Of glorious Body and precious Blood Which the King of nations shed for us A noble womb’s sole fruitful bud.

Given and born from a Virgin pure, Having made this world His dwelling place, When the seeds of His words were sown afar He ended His stay in wondrous grace.

With brethren reclining at that last meal, He observes in full what the Law demands, Then gives Himself as food insteadTo Apostles twelve with His own hands.

Amen. —the first half of St. Thomas Aquinas’ hymn Acclaim, My Tongue, This Mystery (Pange, Lingua, Gloriosi)

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OPENING PRAYER

PART 2: THE WORDS OF INSTITUTION


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» What was one thing that you heard for the first time or that was an “aha” moment for you in Dr. Pitre’s teaching?

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» What are the points of continuity between the Last Supper and the Jewish Passover?

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» Why is it important to understand the Last Supper in light of the Passover and the Old Covenant Law?

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» How does the Last Supper set in motion Jesus’ Passion?

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» How does Jesus’ singing of the Hallel Psalms look forward to his Resurrection?

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» How can imitating Jesus’ offering of praise and thanksgiving help us in the midst of difficult situations?

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GO DEEPER QUESTIONS

» How would you respond to someone who says: “I’m not really into Jesus…I just believe you need to be a good person”?

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» It has been said that the Good News of the message of salvation can be summed up in one sentence: “God loves you just as you are—but too much to leave you there!” What does that statement mean to you?

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Lord Jesus Christ, at the Last Supper you fulfilled the Old Covenant Passover and instituted for us the New Covenant sacrament of the Eucharist. As we are nourished by your Body and Blood, may we enter ever more deeplyinto the mystery of your passion, death, and resurrection, and be united ever more closely to you. Amen.

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