The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 188: Christ’s Presence in the Eucharist (2025)
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Jul 7, 2025 Delve into the profound mystery of Christ’s true presence in the Eucharist. Discover the amazing process of transubstantiation, where bread and wine transform into the Body and Blood of Christ. Fr. Mike sheds light on the historical significance of this transformation and the vital role of the priesthood. It's a compelling exploration of faith that emphasizes the depth of this sacred celebration.
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Unique Fullness of Christ's Presence
- Jesus is present in many ways but most uniquely and fully in the Eucharist.\n- The Eucharist contains the whole Christ: body, blood, soul, and divinity truly, really, and substantially.
Substance Changes in Eucharist
- The change in the Eucharist is of substance, not appearance.\n- Transubstantiation means the "what it is" of bread and wine changes to Christ's body and blood.
Duration of Christ's Eucharistic Presence
- Christ’s presence in the Eucharist starts at consecration and lasts as long as the species exist.\n- The accidents (taste, appearance) remain but the substance is fully Christ’s body and blood until digestion.