Word & Table The Eucharistic Prayer
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Jan 10, 2019 The podcast discusses the Eucharistic Prayer, explaining its structure, biblical roots, and components. They explore the differences between Western and Eastern church traditions, highlighting the theological significance of actions like genuflections. The hosts emphasize the spiritual power and unity found in the Anglican tradition of the Eucharistic Prayer.
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Offertory Was The Gifts, Not The Collection
- In the early church the offertory was bringing bread and wine, not the money collection.
- Justin Martyr records the collection happening at the end of the service.
Three Biblical Names, Three Emphases
- The Eucharist has three biblical names: Lord's Supper, Communion, and Eucharist, each highlighting a facet.
- Paul calls it the Lord's Supper and uses koinonia which gives rise to 'communion.'
Eucharistic Prayer Is Prayer To The Father
- The Eucharistic Prayer is a prayer addressed to the Father, not a dramatized reenactment.
- The celebrant prays to the Father and refers to events, rather than pretending to be Jesus at the Last Supper.