The king of Salem, the priest of the most high God who blessed Abraham and in his person all Old Testament priests (Genesis 14:18-24). According to St. Paul’s interpretation (Hebrews 7:17), Melchizedek is the prototype of Christ, “a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec”.SCRIPTURE COMMENTARY #486
And taking bread, he gave thanks and brake and gave to them, saying: "This is my body, which is given for you. Do this for a commemoration of me." In like manner, the chalice also, after he had supped, saying: "This is the chalice, the new testament in my blood, which shall be shed for you." (Luke 22:19-20)PROPHECIES WHICH HAVE BEEN FULFILLED BY THE HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS:
1. The prophecy spoken by the mouth of David (Ps. 109:4): "The Lord hath sworn, and He will not repent. Thou art a priest for ever according to the order of Melchisedech."
2. The prophecy of Malachias (Mal. 1:2): "In every place there is sacrifice; and there is offered to My name a clean oblation."
[From 'A Practical Commentary on Holy Scripture' by Bishop Knecht, D.D.]
(1899 Douay-Rheims Bible)
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