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We Catholics at Easter time celebrate three days: From the evening of the Last Supper to the morning of the Resurrection. That's a continuum. Without the cross, no resurrection. Without the blood sacrifice, no redemption. The Resurrection gives final meaning to it all, and it is the risen Jesus who is with us at the mass.

The Resurrection gives final meaning to it all, and it is the risen Jesus who is with us at the mass.

Explain something then...

1Co 15:50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.

Since the 'risen' Jesus has no blood, what is it that you are turning your wine into???

Yes, I know that. However, the emphasis in your church is on the crucifix; "Christ has Died".
We are on the " Christ has Risen", empty Cross as we wait for " Christ to come again".

As to my point: the obnoxious comment was a non-sequiter to the post regarding the last supper and the question of transubstantiation.

I am earnestly waiting for a Roman Catholic to correct the poster who sarcastically referred to " that resurrection thing". Perhaps it could be you.

As a Protestant, I know that the crucifixion comes before redemption and the Resurrection. I wear my crucifix only on Good Friday. The empty cross is how I celebrate the rest of the year. I don't think that He will hold it against either a sincere crucifix or empty cross wearer for their choice.

For me, the most intense part of Easter begins on Thursday, a time to remember His very human struggle in the Garden of Gethsemane and His ultimate obedience, despite not only the physical pain He would have to endure but also the horrible burden of our sins on His pure soul. Then comes Friday, the day we recognize as His crucifixion day, a time of great sorrow, along with our present day hindsight in knowing that jubilation was just around the corner; Saturday is a day of anticipation and wondering how those in Paradise felt when they saw Him, after waiting for Him so long. Then comes the fulfillment of Jesus' promise of Resurrection and His victory over spiritual death for all who believe. And that wasn't even the finale--nearly two months afterwards, Jesus' other promise was fulfilled when the Holy Spirit came upon the believers gathered for Shavuot.

To me, the celebration for Easter really starts on Christmas; after all, without His unique birth, the rest would not have happened. : )

I think we (I admit I'm guilty) sometimes get too bogged down in the differences, instead of celebrating our blessed bond through Jesus.