TRANSUBSTANTIATION
By Giuseppe Monno 1. What is Transubstantiation? Transubstantiation is the complete conversion of the substance of bread and wine into the substance of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, while the appearances (species) of bread and wine remain unchanged (color, taste, weight, and form). This doctrine was solemnly defined by the Catholic Church at […]
HOLY COMMUNION
By Giuseppe Monno 1. What is Communion? Communion is one of the seven sacraments of the Church. Through it, we receive the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ under the appearances of bread and wine, allowing us to grow closer to Him and receive His grace. 2. What happens during the consecration at Mass? During […]
The Eucharist as a Sacrament
Victor R. Claveau, MJ The Eucharist is both a Sacrament and a sacrifice; it is at once God’s gift to man and man’s gift to God. As all God’s sacramental gifts to man, the gift itself is given through the medium of some visible element. Hence, in the Eucharist, as St. Irenaeus teaches, there is […]
The Holy Eucharist in Sacred Scripture
Called the Lord’s Supper.1 Cor 11:20. Called the Agape (Love-Feast)Jude 12. Called the Breaking of Bread.Acts 2-42. Promised by Christ.Jn 6:27-59. Instituted by Christ.Mt 26:26-29. Mk 14:22. Lk 22:15-20. 1 Cor 11:23-25. Christ Actually Present in.Mt 26:26. Mk 14:22. Lk 22:19. Jn 6:35, 41, 51-58. 1 Cor 11:27-29 Commemoration of Calvary.Mt 26:28. Lk 22:19-20. 1 […]