On The Line Dr. John Bombaro: Why the Lutheran Teaching on the Eucharist & Liturgy Surprises Catholics
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Sep 15, 2025 Dr. John Bombaro, Lutheran pastor, naval officer, and theologian who writes on Christology and liturgy, explains how Christ shapes theology, worship, and the church. He discusses Scripture as encounter, sacraments as Christ’s concrete self-giving, the need to re-center liturgy on Communion, Eucharist’s role in cosmic redemption, and why regular Mass and sacramental practice matter.
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Restore The Performed Word In Worship
- Recover the performed word: proclaim and enact Scripture so it effects real change rather than treating the Bible as static text.
- Bombaro cites Luther and Finnish scholars: the proclaimed and sacramented Word yields efficacy through priestly action.
Clear The Altar To End The Sacramental Action
- Consume or properly clear consecrated elements immediately after Communion to remove ambiguity about Christ's presence.
- Bombaro follows Luther's pastoral ruling: celebrant consumes remaining hosts and chalice, then clear the altar before post-communion prayer.
Use Space And Movement To Teach Theology
- Sacralize space and movement: use chancel architecture, vestments, processions, and taught postures to communicate heavenly overlap.
- Bombaro describes altar elevation, patent reflection, gospel procession, and teaching congregants epistle/gospel sides.
