The Passover

[Mangy_Donkey]

Hello, just wondering if someone might tell me where I can find Catholic information on the last supper, specifically the four cups, and which cup was the consecrated cup. Also wondering if one must be a Rabbi to raise the cup or could the leader of the household?

I have checked all of the usual places and can’t find a lot on the specifics…Thanks in advance

 

[MarcoPolo]

Scott Hahn’s The Hunt for the 4th Cup should answer your questions (at least about the four cups and the cup of blessing.

 

[Pax]

Hello, just wondering if someone might tell me where I can find Catholic information on the last supper, specifically the four cups, and which cup was the consecrated cup. Also wondering if one must be a Rabbi to raise the cup or could the leader of the household?
…
…

Scripture tells us that at the crucifixion that Jesus had a seamless garment[see Jn 19:23]. Obviously, this is what Jesus was wearing at the Last Supper, and it is a priestly garment. Jesus was also referred to as “Rabbi” which means teacher. The Passover celebration did not, however, require a Rabbi to be present or to carry out the Passover rituals.

 

[Mangy_Donkey]

Scripture tells us that at the crucifixion that Jesus had a seamless garment[see Jn 19:23]. Obviously, this is what Jesus was wearing at the Last Supper, and it is a priestly garment. Jesus was also referred to as “Rabbi” which means teacher. The Passover celebration did not, however, require a Rabbi to be present or to carry out the Passover rituals.

Excellent, Thanks so much for the replies. In discussions with a friend who is a non Catholic, stated part of the reason there is an emphasis in Scripture placed on the last supper and the cup was because they did not expect Christ to pick up the cup and that this would be surprising to the apostles. I really had no idea what he was talking about and to be truthful did not realize that there would have been four cups.

Thanks again

 

[CSJ]

Scott Hahn’s book “A Father Who Keeps His Promises” describes the 4 cups that were partaken of at Passover and then ties in how Christ became the sacrificial lamb. Christ was both the priest and the sacrifice - hence why he wore the seamless priestly garment (that the soldiers cast lots for) and he was the one that was slain. It’s amazing to think how Jesus took the temporal Passover sacrifice and turned it into an eternal work of mercy. He not only fulfilled the Old Covenant, he bridged it with the New.

As Jesus was praying in the garden, he was beseeching the Father that if it was possible, to let the cup (4th) be passed from Him, yet He submitted in obedience to the Father’s perfect will.

When He partook of the vinegar (sour wine) on the cross, this was the 4th cup. The 4th cup is called the Cup of Consumation. After drinking the sour wine, Christ said, “it is finished.” Another word for finished is “consummated”. Much like a marriage covenant, the act of consumation finalizes the covenant.

Hope this helps.

 

[Mangy_Donkey]

Marco Polo,

Thank you so much for pointing out the article By Dr. Hahn. I am not sure about others but this was one of the most interesting articles I have read in a long long time. Personally I think every Catholic should read this, absolutely fascinating.