The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The Disciples Doubted the Eucharist. Do You?

Aug 11, 2022

The podcast discusses how people can ignore evidence of God's presence, the disciples' struggle to accept Jesus' statement about his body and blood, and reflections on doubts and the importance of understanding the presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.

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Quick takeaways

Recognizing God's action in our lives and being open to His presence is crucial, even in light of Jesus' resurrection.

Truly seeing and believing in the Eucharist as the real presence of Jesus is essential, not just hearing the words without truly grasping their significance.

Deep dives

The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus

In the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, Jesus emphasizes that if people do not listen to the word of God found in the Hebrew scriptures, they will not believe, even if someone were to rise from the dead. This story highlights the importance of recognizing God's action in our lives and being open to His presence, even in light of Jesus' resurrection.

Introduction

4min

The Disciples' Struggle to Accept Jesus' Saying

2min

Reflections on Doubts and the Eucharist

3min

You may have heard that Jesus is present in the Eucharist, but have you really heard those words? You may have been in the presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, but have you really seen him in the Eucharist?

Today, Fr. Mike challenges us to take Jesus at His word (John 6:6) and to grow in our faith in His real presence, Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity in the Eucharist!

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