Except for the resurrection on Easter, Holy Thursday is possibly one of the most important ... of the Eucharist as the true body and blood of Jesus Christ and the institution of the sacrament ...

A. The Holy Eucharist is the Sacrament which contains the body and blood, soul and divinity, of our Lord Jesus Christ under the appearances of bread and wine. Q. 871. What do we mean when we say ...

This is my body, given up for you. Take, drink. This is my blood, poured out for you.” Jesus’ words ... This occurs, most powerfully, through the reception of Holy Communion.

Bishop Anthony B. Taylor's homily on Holy Thursday emphasizes the importance of putting God's will ahead of our own, echoing the sacrifice of Jesus.

The analysis confirmed that no blood was present on the wafer. The Catholic faith teaches that wine and a bread wafer signify the body and blood of Jesus Christ ... about our church up here.” ...