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Conclusion. The Real Presence in the Eucharist is not just a matter of theological speculation but the living faith of the Church. It’s an awe-inspiring truth that Jesus Christ becomes truly present to be with us, nourishing us on our journey toward eternal life. In a world yearning for signs and wonders, the greatest miracle happens every ...
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Jesus first repeated what he said, then summarized: “‘I am the living bread which came down from heaven; if any one eats of this bread, he will live forever; and the bread which I shall give for the life of the world is my flesh.’ The Jews then disputed among themselves, saying, ‘How can this man give us his flesh to eat?’” (John 6:51–52). His list...
Notice that Jesus made no attempt to soften what he said, no attempt to correct “misunderstandings,” for there were none. Our Lord’s listeners understood him perfectly well. They no longer thought he was speaking metaphorically. In John 6:60 we read: “Many of his disciples, when they heard it, said, ‘This is a hard saying; who can listen to it?’” (...
They say that in John 6 Jesus was not talking about physical food and drink, but about spiritual food and drink. They quote John 6:35: “Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life; he who comes to me shall not hunger, and he who believes in me shall never thirst.’” They claim that coming to him is bread, having faith in him is drink. Thus, eating h...
For Fundamentalist writers, the scriptural argument is capped by an appeal to John 6:63: “It is the spirit that gives life, the flesh is of no avail; the words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life.” They say this means that eating real flesh is a waste. But does this make sense? Are we to understand that Christ had just commanded his disci...
Paul wrote to the Corinthians: “The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ?” (1 Cor. 10:16). So when we receive Communion, we actually participate in the body and blood of Christ, not just eat symbols of them. Paul also said, “Theref...
Anti-Catholics also claim the early Church took this chapter symbolically. Is that so? Let’s see what some early Christians thought, keeping in mind that we can learn much about how Scripture should be interpreted by examining the writings of early Christians. Ignatius of Antioch, who had been a disciple of the apostle John and who wrote a letter t...
Whatever else might be said, the early Church took John 6 literally. In fact, there is no record from the early centuries in which the literal interpretation is opposed and only the metaphorical accepted.
Principles. Christ is really and truly present under the form of bread and wine. The Eucharist contains the “whole Christ.”. In holy Communion we share in God’s own life. The Eucharist is both real and a symbol. Other modes of Christ’s presence point toward the Real Presence in the sacramental species. Learn More.
Sep 19, 2024 · And to the extent that you and I fail to be really present to one another and to our God is the extent to which we find ourselves adrift. We find ourselves longing for a real presence — that is, the indwelling of the Holy Spirit that unites us with Christ really present in the Eucharist. And because we’re not fully present ourselves, that ...
The whole Christ is truly present, body, blood, soul, and divinity, under the appearances of bread and wine--the glorified Christ who rose from the dead after dying for our sins. This is what the Church means when she speaks of the "Real Presence" of Christ in the Eucharist. This presence of Christ in the Eucharist is called "real" not to ...
Nov 12, 2021 · Most of all, the church draws life from the body and blood of Jesus, present in the sacrament of the Eucharist. The Eucharist has long been the center of Catholic life, uniting his disciples as ...
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May 18, 2022 · Okay, so this study is actually more particular. It says of most observant Catholics—those who go to Mass one time or more per week. So, of observant Catholics, 63% of those who go to Mass every single week believe that Jesus Christ is truly present Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity under the appearance of bread and wine. But, 39% don’t.
