Consecration Quote by Joseph Pohle
““Since it was no mere death from suffocation that Jesus suffered, but a bloody death, in which His veins were emptied of their blood, this condition of separation must receive visible representation on the altar. This condi tion is fulfilled only by the double Consecration, which brings before our eyes the Body and Blood in the state of separation and thus represents the mystical shedding of the Blood. It is this consideration that suggested to the Fathers the idea, which was adopted into some litur gies, of the double Consecration as a two-edged " mys tical sword." Thus St. Gregory of Nazianzus says: " Hesitate not to pray for me, . . . when with bloodless stroke thou separatest the Body and Blood of the Lord, employing speech as a sword." 21””
About This Quote
The passage describes a theological interpretation of the Eucharist, emphasizing the symbolic bloodshed and the double consecration as a mystical representation of Christ’s sacrifice.
In simple terms: It explains the symbolic meaning of the Eucharist’s blood and body.
Key Takeaway
Consider the depth of ritual symbolism in worship.
Themes
theology
ritual
symbolism
Mood
contemplative
academic
Type
theological
liturgical
When to use this quote
- church services
- personal meditation
- academic study
Key Concepts
sacramental theology
mysticism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the double consecration add to the meaning of the rite?
- How do symbols shape religious experience?
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