The person must pray the Our Father and the Creed and go to confession and Communion several days before or after praying before the Blessed Sacrament. The person must also pray for the pope s intentions. Other actions which can lead to a plenary indulgence include making a three-day retreat, making the Stations of the Cross, reciting the rosary in church or with one s family, attending a parish mission or reading the Bible for half an hour. The Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke present Jesus Last Supper and the institution of the Eucharist as part of a Passover meal. The Roman Catholic Church has continued to follow this Jewish custom.
Wafers are unmistakably unleavened bread.
By the 11th century, the Churches in the East were using leavened bread and they continue to do so. Each year the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom is celebrated during the annual meeting of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops. Include your street address for personal replies, please. Some answer material must be mailed since it is not available in digital form. Please visit our e-mail directory .