Sacrificial Lamb Quote by Joseph Pohle
““Gutberlet answers this question suc cinctly as follows: " First and above all we uphold the idea of the mystical slaying of the sacrificial Victim by means of the double Consecration. In connection with this, the preparation of the food signifies the preparation of the slain lamb for the sacrificial feast. In this sense the preparation of the sacrificial food continues, supple ments, and completes the mystic slaying. Only a lifeless lamb that has been sacrificed can be eaten, as St. Gregory of Nyssa says. Because the Eucharist is also a Sacra ment, the Consecration, as an offering, reduces the Body of the Lord to the condition of food, which condition 18 fjS-r} r6 awfia IrtQvro* l» V. supra, pp. 162 sqq. 370 THE EUCHARIST AS A SACRIFICE is at the same time that of a sacrificial lamb/' 20 Cfr. i Cor. V, 7: " Etenim Pascha nostrum immolatus est Christus — For Christ our pasch is sacrificed.””
About This Quote
The passage describes the Eucharist as a symbolic reenactment of a sacrificial lamb, linking the ritual of consecration to the mystical transformation of the divine into consumable presence.
In simple terms: Eucharist is likened to a sacrificial offering.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the symbolic depth of ritual.
Themes
theology
ritual
symbolism
Mood
reverent
thoughtful
Type
theological
reflective
When to use this quote
- church services
- theological study
- personal contemplation
Key Concepts
sacrificial metaphor
mystical transformation
liturgical practice
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal meaning do you find in ritual sacrifice?
- How does this view affect your understanding of communion?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations vary across denominations, and some may view the metaphor as too literal.
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