15 Biblical Verses on the Eucharist

“Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High.” (Genesis 14:18)

“When the Israelites saw it, they said to each other, “What is it?” For they did not know what it was. Moses said to them, “It is the bread the Lord has given you to eat.” (Exodus 16:15)

“Moses then took the blood, sprinkled it on the people and said, “This is the blood of the covenant that the Lord has made with you in accordance with all these words.” (Exodus 24:8)

“Put the bread of the Presence on this table to be before me at all times.” (Exodus 25:30)

“He rained down manna for the people to eat, he gave them the grain of heaven. Human beings ate the bread of angels; he sent them all the food they could eat.” (Psalm 78:24-25)

“Then you will go on from there until you reach the great tree of Tabor. Three men going up to worship God at Bethel will meet you there. One will be carrying three young goats, another three loaves of bread, and another a skin of wine.” (1 Samuel 10:3)

““Come, eat my food and drink the wine I have mixed.” (Proverbs 9:5)

“Instead, you gave your people food of angels. You sent them bread from heaven ready to eat, providing every pleasure and suited to every taste.” (Wisdom 16:20)

“And he directed the people to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.” (Matthew 14:19-20)

“Then he took the seven loaves and the fish, and when he had given thanks, he broke them and gave them to the disciples, and they in turn to the people.” (Matthew 15:36)

“While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.” Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. I tell you, I will not drink from this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.” (Matthew 26:26-29)

“When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them.” (Luke 24:30)

“I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats this bread will live forever. This bread is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.” Then the Jews began to argue sharply among themselves, “How can this man give us his flesh to eat?” Jesus said to them, “Very truly I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day.” (John 6:51-54)

“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” (Acts 2:42)

“For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.” (1 Corinthians 11:23-25)

Besides the Bible, we invite you to discover what the Catechism of the Catholic Church says about the Eucharist.

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· This proposal to learn how to enjoy this sacrament well

· The readings for the daily Mass

· The life of Carlo Acutis, a Saint who received communion every day.

FAQ on the Eucharist

What is the definition of the Eucharist?

The Greek etymology of the word Eucharist defines it as an action of thanksgiving. The Catholic Church gives this definition: "the Eucharist is the celebration of the sacrifice of the body and blood of Jesus Christ present under the species of bread and wine."

What is the difference between the Eucharist and Communion?

When we receive communion at Mass, we participate in the Eucharist. First Communion is actually the first time one receives the sacrament of the Eucharist. It is one of the seven sacraments for Catholics. But, like the sacrament of reconciliation, it is a sacrament that can be received regularly (unlike the sacraments of baptism, confirmation, or marriage, which are received only once).

What is the symbol of the Eucharist?

The breaking of the bread symbolizes the Eucharist. In the Last Supper, the account of Jesus's final meal with his apostles in the gospels, Jesus broke the bread and shared it. It was at the breaking of the bread that the disciples on the road to Emmaus recognized Jesus in the man who was accompanying and comforting them.