Bread Quote by Cyril of Jerusalem
““Even of itself the teaching of the Blessed Paul is sufficient to give you a full assurance concerning those Divine Mysteries, of which having been deemed worthy, ye are become of the same body and blood with Christ. For you have just heard him say distinctly, That our Lord Jesus Christ in the night in which He was betrayed, took bread, and when He had given thanks He brake it, and gave to His disciples, saying, Take, eat, this is My Body: and having taken the cup and given thanks, He said, Take, drink, this is My Blood.1 Since then He Himself declared and said of the Bread, This is My Body, who shall dare to doubt any longer? And since He has Himself affirmed and said, This is My Blood, who shall ever hesitate, saying, that it is not His blood?””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Catechetical Lectures of Cyril of Jerusalem, 4th century
The passage affirms the Eucharist as the true body and blood of Christ, urging unwavering belief.
In simple terms: Eucharist is Christ’s body and blood; believe fully.
Key Takeaway
Accept the sacrament with complete faith.
Themes
faith
sacraments
belief
Mood
reverent
devotional
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- communion
- liturgical worship
- personal devotion
- theological study
Key Concepts
Eucharist
Christology
divine mystery
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the Eucharist mean to you personally?
- How do you reconcile faith and reason?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations of symbolism may vary; literal view can be contested.
