Eighth Station of the Holy Eucharist: The Last Supper

Introduction:

The Stations of the Holy Eucharist are a devotional practice that helps the faithful meditate on the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. They connect biblical events, both from 
the Old and New Testaments, to the mystery of the Eucharist, showing how God prepared humanity for the gift of His Son and His Body and Blood in the Sacrament. Each station 
includes prayers, reflections, and often a call to deepen faith, hope, and love for Christ in the Eucharist. Each station will be published separately. 

Opening Prayer: 

Lord, open my mind and heart to the treasures of Your Truth as revealed in the Doctrine of the Real Presence. Grant that my eyes may see, through faith’s vision, the wonders of Your Love in the Most Holy Eucharist.  As I meditate on the mystery of Your Hidden Presence, I entreat You to increase my faith, enkindle my hope, and deepen my love for You, my Eucharistic King.  Amen.

Before each Station pray: O Sacrament Most Holy, O Sacrament Divine.  All praise and all thanksgiving be every moment Thine.

EIGHTH STATION:  THE LAST SUPPER: PROMISES FULFILLED

“And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them saying, ‘This is my body.’” (Luke 22:19)

Here we are, Lord, at the pinnacle of the Eucharistic mystery, on the very eve of Your Passion.  This Passover would not be like any other, for the Old Covenant was about to pass away.  The New and Everlasting Covenant was about to be instituted.  O, Blessed Fulfiller of Promise!  With the Apostles, we listen to Your words.  They are the words of a Friend, of a Brother, of a Priest.  But most of all, they are the words of the Incarnate Word, the well-beloved Son of the Eternal Father.  With what affectionate love did You say the sacred words of consecration, the very words that have echoed through the centuries from the lips of Your priests: “This is My Body.  This is My Blood.”

Scripture Reference: Matthew 26:26-28 

"Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.” And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it, all of you; for this is my blood of the[b] covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins."

Reflect on Jesus’ establishment of the Eucharist at the Last Supper, where He gives Himself to us in the form of bread and wine.

Catechism Reference: CCC 1323

"At the Last Supper, on the night he was betrayed, our Savior instituted the Eucharistic sacrifice of his Body and Blood. This he did in order to perpetuate the sacrifice of the cross throughout the ages until he should come again, and so to entrust to his beloved spouse, the Church, a memorial of his death and resurrection: a sacrament of love, a sign of unity, a bond of charity, a paschal banquet in which Christ is consumed, the mind is filled with grace, and a pledge of future glory is given to us."

After each station pray: Eucharist Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us!  Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, pray for us!  Amen