#12556 When Did Eucharistic Adoration Start? Importance of Sacrifice - Joe Heschmeyer

“When did the practice of Eucharistic adoration start?” This question opens a discussion on the historical roots of this cherished devotion, alongside inquiries about the nature of the Eucharist on Holy Thursday, the nuances of language in John 6 regarding the act of eating, and the significance of the Eucharist as a sacrifice.

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Questions Covered:

• 03:34 – When did the practice of Eucharistic adoration start?
• 13:35 – Is the Eucharist given on Holy Thursday the same as what we have at Mass now? Because on Holy Thursday he had not yet died and risen, so how could it be the same?
• 17:23 – If John 6 uses two different words for eat, on of which indicates chewing or gnawing, why don’t we see that in the English translations?
• 29:23 – The English word “this” in the words of institution seems vague to me. Why isn’t there a more specific word? Shouldn’t the words indicate exactly what “this” is?
• 36:29 – Can you explain the importance of the Eucharist as a sacrifice?
• 45:40 – Wouldn’t Jesus’ body have to be omnipresent to be able to be really present at Masses all around the world? I read this question in the book “Reasoning from the Scriptures with Catholics” and am wondering how to answer.
• 51:48 – Why do some parishes not distribute the blood of Jesus at Communion?