The first announcement of the Eucharist divided the disciples, just as the announcement of ths passion scandalized them: "This is a hard saying; who can listen to it?" (Jn 6:60). The Eucharist and the Cross are stumbling blocks. It is same mystery and it never ceases to be an occasion of division. "Will you also go away?" (Jn 6:67). The Lord's question echoes through the ages, as a loving invitation to discover that only he has "The words of eternal life"(Jn6:68) and that to receive the gift of the Eucharist is to receive the Lord himself.
The Church has celebrated the Eucharist from the beginning at the Lord's command. The Protestant Reformers turned the Eucharist to only a sympolic representation. But this was not so for 1600 years until them.
Jesus means what he says, and says only what he means. "This is my Body" "This is my Blood" "Do this in memory of Me" He gave them his body, blood, soul and divinity to partake of. Memorial for jews is real presence.
2007-07-17 16:00:42 · 16 answers · asked by hossteacher 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Absolutely! The Eucharist is truly the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus.
What I don't understand is why the "sola scriptura" Protestants don't get it. They believe Bible alone, yet they disregard what Jesus says in John 6.
51 I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Everyone who eats some of this bread will live forever. The bread is my body. I will give it for the life of the world."
52 Then the Jews began to argue sharply among themselves. They said, "How can this man give us his body to eat?"
53 Jesus said to them, "What I'm about to tell you is true. You must eat the Son of Man's body and drink his blood. If you don't, you have no life in you. 54 Anyone who eats my body and drinks my blood has eternal life. I will raise him up on the last day.
55 "My body is real food. My blood is real drink. 56 Anyone who eats my body and drinks my blood remains in me. And I remain in him.
Did Jesus mince His words here? He spelled it out very plainly for all of us. He has given a command here. He says nothing about a "symbol". He said, "MY BODY IS REAL FOOD". How much more simply could He explain it?
2007-07-17 17:23:39 · answer #1 · answered by Faustina 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I actually have confidence that Christ presence is interior the Eucharist. there's a writing by way of Scott Hahn called "The Fourth Cup" which even better proves the genuine objective of the Eucharist.
2016-10-08 23:19:49 · answer #2 · answered by mayben 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I absolutely believe that Christ presence is in the Eucharist. There is a writing by Scott Hahn called "The Fourth Cup" which even further proves the true purpose of the Eucharist.
2007-07-17 16:07:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
Not only do I believe, but I think it is urgent the Catholics return to the practices of Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction. Miracles can be wrought through these practices. In my diocese, all the parishes cooperatively have Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration, and we are seeing an increase in vocations.
2007-07-18 06:23:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am in no position to answer question about the exact nature of the Eucharist, at least in this life. But I do believe it is a pathway to God, even with a partial understanding of the sacrament.
I also think God wants us to put faith and compassion ahead of academic debates on whether Communion involves transubstantiation or symbolism,
2007-07-17 16:09:33 · answer #5 · answered by mr_fartson 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes. I believe in the Mysterium Fidei. The bread and wine are transubstantiated into the body and blood of Christ, under the appearence of bread and wine.
That will make everyone who does not believe laugh but, it is what Christ declared, promised and commanded. It is why it is called Mystery of Faith. You do not understand, yet you accept because you have faith and believe. Scientific, no. Logical, not really. Intuition: the Human mind extrapolating.
2007-07-17 16:11:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
Of course I do, even as a protestant I believed in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
Converted Catholic
2007-07-17 16:25:06 · answer #7 · answered by tebone0315 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Yea sure, and I also believe in the Easter Bunny because when I was a kid there were Easter Eggs hidden all around my house on Easter morning, which of course proved the bunny’s existence beyond a reasonable doubt. I also believe in the Tooth Fairy because when I was a kid every time I lost a tooth and put it under my pillow I woke up to find a quarter where the tooth once was. And, Santa Clause is a definite reality, because when I was a kid I found presents under the Xmas tree every Xmas morning. And of course their is a God who loves and cares for me because when five of my best friends were involved in a fiery car accident, God answered part of my prayer by allowing one of them to survive. It’s been pretty dry here in southern California, so I’m going to hire an Indian to do a rain dance in my back yard because they can really make rain if I just believe.
2007-07-17 16:19:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 6⤋
John 6:63 It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.
2007-07-17 16:28:36 · answer #9 · answered by hisgloryisgreat 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You lower-cased Jews on purpose.
When I was a kid I felt the holy spirit when the priest performed the ceremony but now I just like the wine.
As for your apparent disdain for the protestants- guess we all gotta hate someone. It's OK as a catholic because you can always go to confession on Sunday. Then you're fresh to sin all week again. In ignorance, of course- right?
2007-07-17 16:09:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 6⤋