Christian Classics
‹ Summa Theologica

Thomas Aquinas · 2866 of 3516

Question. 74 - OF THE MATTER OF THIS SACRAMENT (EIGHT ARTICLES)

We have now to consider the matter of this : and first of all as to its species; secondly, the change of the bread and wine into the body of Christ; thirdly, the manner in which Christ's body exists in this ; fourthly, the accidents of bread and wine which continue in this .

Under the first heading there are eight points for inquiry:

(1) Whether bread and wine are the matter of this ?

(2) Whether a determinate quantity of the same is required for the matter of this ?

(3) Whether the matter of this is wheaten bread?

(4) Whether it is unleavened or fermented bread?

(5) Whether the matter of this is wine from the grape?

(6) Whether water should be mixed with it?

(7) Whether water is of necessity for this ?

(8) Of the quantity of the water added.