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What does the Eucharist mean to me? The Eucharist means a lot to me because the Eucharist truly is Jesus. The Eucharist brings me closer to God and makes my relationship with God stronger. Whenever I receive the Eucharist it makes me feel good knowing I’m connected with God. Lastly the Eucharist always reminds me that Jesus is always with me and always loves

According to Gaddis (2005) some of the Christians were tortured as well as being burnt alive, while others were publicly executed. Furthermore, it would seem that the more the Romans persecuted them, the more their hatred grew for them, as they believed them to be disobedient and a danger to the Empire. As such they did everything in their power to rid themselves of the Christians. The only consequence for the Christians at this time was, they either obeyed the law by sacrificing to the Pagan Gods or face persecution. However, Gaddis (2005) suggests that some of the Christians looked at the Roman persecution as not so much a Roman persecution, but one from their own God, who was testing their faith so that they could repent for their

Why did Emperor Nero persecute these poor, innocent Christians that did no verified crimes? Well, he had many theories that were not all one hundred percent accurate. Emperor Nero had many conspiracies such as, that they started the Great Fire of Rome, and that they were being inappropriate with other family members.

As the church moves into the second century, authorities begin to recognize Christianity distinct from Judaism. With this new distinction, persecution also increases. Society viewed Jews who lived in communities throughout the Roman Empire (Diaspora Judaism) as monotheistic. This standing provided Jews with political and societal exemptions from pagan worship and military service. As Christianity grew distinct from Judaism, these exemptions did not apply to this new movement whom many in society were suspicious of. As suspicions grew, rumors were circulated based on misinformation about rituals, feasts and literal speculations on the elements of communion.

Many had issues with Christianity and believed that those who supported or practiced it should be killed. The most known case is the emperor

The large number of Romans accept religions of the Easts. Spread in to Mediterranean allowed Romans to contact with Jews. Jews in Palestine were therefore permitted to train Judaism until they rebel; the temple was then damaged by the Romans in 70 AD. As long as Pax Romana made possible St. Paul’s movements, it was not completely promoting to the spread of the Gospel message about Christ. The increased travel throughout the period allowed Roman Citizens to discover about many unknown religions, creating within some people a philosophical hunger and religious discontent that many resolved those issues by converting to Christianity. Also, the politics on that time (involving the worship of the emperor), and the closed nature of Christian worship, led to charges of treason and cannibalism against the Christians. The relatively easy travel allowed St. Paul to moralize throughout the Mediterranean and permit these terrible charges about Christians to lengthen throughout the empire, fueling the extreme dislike of Christians during later

In contextualizing the relationship between the neoliberal movements within the institutional American Catholic Church (the hierarchy) and African-American Catholic community, one better understands the theological and cultural forces that are clashing. It is through this examination of the neoliberal manipulation of the hierarchical voice of American Catholicism within the discourse of American politics, and its subsequent effects on Black bodies—an echo of the more sinister objective of the “elites” is heard. As American institutional Catholicism plays its role within the elevation and sanctification of whiteness (through the furthering of the neoliberal movements of Westoxification and commodification)—the institution of religion is being hollowed out. As American institutional

Some Byzantines were iconoclasts and they felt that icons created idol worship, and felt that anyone who worshiped icons should be persecuted. The iconoclastic controversy lasted for more than a century. (history

According to the sources the Christians were hated by the people of Rome. According to a source, that was written by Tacitus in 64 AD, they were “ a class hated for their abominations, who are commonly called criminals......... an immense multitude was convicted, not so much on the charge of arson as because of hatred of the human race.” (Tacitus, Annales 1a). They were convicted of crimes due to the fact that the Romans hated them. The

Emperor Marcus Aurelius (161-180 A.D.), emitted the condemnation of Justin happened in Rome; and Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna, suffered the martyrdom. Similar destiny suffered the Christians in Lyon (Gaul) in the year 177, where Potino, the elder, and the nineteen bishops were killed. Already, by the end of the second century, “the Christian Church was well established as an institution with a system of hierarchical authority based on the Tradition, the Sacred Scriptures, and its creed.” However, at the same time the Roman Empire began trembling with civil wars and danger on the borders. By this time, governors began elaborating legislations against Christians. Emperor Septimius Severus (193-211), prohibited proselytism under severe punishment. Emperor Maximus sent to death all members of Christian clergy (249-251). Emperor Decius requested that all Roman citizens showed their loyalty to the empire by performing pagan sacrifices and receiving a certificate after. In the year 257, Emperor Valerian took measure against the Christian clergy and prohibited any cult and reunions at the catacombs. A year after, in 258, he ordered the execution of all who refused to sacrifice to the Roman gods and to the Emperor. Cyprian of Carthage, Pope Sixtus II, and his deacon Lawrence, were among those who suffered martyrdom. In the year 261, Emperor Gallienus made public an edict of tolerance that lasted for about forty years which meant a peaceful time for the Church and the number of Christians grew up very fast. On the other hand, Diocletian’s persecution (303 A.D.) was extended to the whole empire, with decrees, burning churches, destroying temples and many sanctions and prohibitions were emitted against those who openly professed of belonging to the Christian community. This time was very insecure for them and for that reason they celebrated their gathering and cult in the hidden places of the

For a couple of centuries, early emperors worked relentlessly to extinguish Christianity by arresting and executing people who claim to remain as Christians in Rome. The emperors insisted that Christianity pose a threat to communities in the Roman Empire because they were afraid that this religion would contribute to the downfall of the Romans. To prevent this catastrophe from happening, the emperors enforced laws declaring Christian worship as treason. However, Christians decided to defy this order which puts them in a life-threatening situation. Emperor Galerius was one of the ruthless rulers that supported the persecution of Christians, but remorse overwhelmed him on his deathbed. In order to receive Christian prayers, he issued the Edict

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Receiving the Eucharist is one of the most important things we can do as a catholic. Holy Communion is the most important of all the sacraments. It completes the Sacraments of Initiation. The bread and wine we receive at communion is the body and blood of Jesus. It becomes the bread and body of Jesus through Transubstantiation. Transubstantiation is the conversion of the substance of the Eucharistic elements into the body and blood of Christ at consecration, only the appearances of bread and wine still remain. We participate in the sacrament of communion to commemorate all that Jesus did for us and getting nailed to a cross so we can be free from sin and have eternal life in heaven.

The Communion Christians have always regarded the Holy Communion as being one very important element towards achieving discipleship since the very beginning. However, the question in every Christian’s mind is “what are we doing?” it is, therefore, important to discuss what the holy communion means about theology. The Holy Communion has several names given to it. Among them are: the Eucharist, the Lord’s Supper, Divine Liturgy, and the Mass. Inside the New Testament, there are also varying details given there concerning what entails the Holy Communion on accounts given by Christ himself.[1] The Holy Communion does not compare to Baptism which is another sacrament that is non-repeatable. It is repeatable to some certain degrees as it can be done on a daily basis such as those performed by the Catholic Church. In other instances, it can be conducted on a much infrequent celebration such as the ones that happen in Reformed Churches. Referring to Baptism, there are differences in the practice and its significance, and sometimes the understanding of what it means to be baptized. This has gone ahead to become e a hindrance to churches having a common celebration, but at the same time, there is some spiritual benefit that accrues to the people that partake in it. In the same way, the Eucharist possess the same characteristics. Nature of the Union of Christ and Church The Holy Communion is not just a matter of people ingathering in unity. The purpose of having the communion is so

Christians' Celebrations of Holy Communion There are many different ways in which Christians celebrate Holy Communion, depending on the denomination of Christianity, in which they belong. Holy Communion is one of the seven sacraments found in Christianity. A sacrament is an outward physical act with an inward, deeper meaning, which can be obtained through various, specific rituals. In the case of Holy Communion, which is also known as the Eucharist meal or Mass, Christian worshippers believe that they receive the body and the blood of Jesus Christ, through the act of eating the bread, which symbolises Christ’s body, and by drinking the wine, said to be his blood. This sacrament originates back to