[Salvation]

Thomas J. Nash is Director of Special Projects at Catholics United for the Faith. He is the author of Worthy Is the Lamb: The Biblical Roots of the Mass (Ignatius Press) from which this column is excerpted and condensed with permission of Ignatius Press. He is also a co-author of Catholic for a Reason III: Scripture and the Mystery of the Mass (Emmaus Road Publishing).

[Salvation]

**The Communion bread and cup is a blessing because we partake of the Body and Blood of Christ which unites all Christians (1 Cor 10:16-17).**

[RnMomof7]

Good article Salvation.

[Siobhan]

Sometimes Thomas J. Nash just takes your breath away.

[eastsider]

Lambs are cuddly and cute, but they do not exactly inspire battlefield confidence.

[GrannyML]

"Lamb of God" has always been my favorite title for Jesus, producing many hours of fruitful meditation. Thanks for posting this thoughtful article, Salvation.

God bless you!