The Body and Blood of Christ
Gen 14:18-20; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Lk 9:11-17 (Year C)
"The Lord’s revelation to my Master: ‘Sit on my right, I will put your foes beneath your feet.’ The Lord has sworn an oath, he will not change. ‘You are a priest for ever, a priest like Melchizedek of old.’”
Jerusalem’s Temple priesthood traced its origins to Abraham’s mysterious encounter with Melchizedek, King of Salem. Here Melchizedek received the bread and wine offered by Abraham, and through this exchange became the intermediary of God’s blessing.
