Chapters 36 - 40 Summary and Analysis

As Christ came to Earth in order to die, and his death was to be a source of grace and strength for his followers throughout history, it is only logical that he would institute a memorial of his death, and he did so in the Last Supper when he consecrated bread and wine. The memorial he instituted—the Eucharist—is not a mere commemoration, like one might remember the death of some historical figure. Rather, Christ is truly present in the memorial, and so is the sacrifice he offered on Calvary, and is thus more perfect than any memorial that could be created by men.

Though the time of Christ's death was soon approaching—it was now the day before his Crucifixion—the Apostles continued to argue among themselves about who would be the greatest...