Day 131. Why did Christ institute the sacrament of Holy Communion? (2025)

Today is day 131 and we are studying The Sacrament of Holy Communion.

131. Why did Christ institute the sacrament of Holy Communion?

He instituted it for the continual remembrance of the sacrifice of his atoning death, and to convey the benefits of that sacrifice to us. (Exodus 24:1–10; Psalm 23:5–6; Luke 22:17–20; John 6:25–51; 1 Corinthians 10:16–17)

We will conclude today with The Collect for Maundy Thursday found on page 561 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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