Catholic Answers Live #12540 When We Receive the Eucharist, Are We Receiving Jesus Completely? - Karlo Broussard
Jan 10, 2026
Karlo Broussard, a Catholic apologist and author, dives into some fascinating theological discussions. He clarifies the nature of the Eucharist, affirming that when we receive it, we are receiving the whole of Jesus, not just part of him. The conversation also explores the Catholic understanding of speaking in tongues, highlighting the balance between intelligibility and spiritual manifestations. Broussard delves into Mary’s unique role in prayer and explains the criteria for canonization in the Church, shedding light on the process behind recognizing saints.
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Whole Christ Present In The Eucharist
- Karlo Broussard explains the Eucharist makes Christ's body present under bread and, by concomitance, his soul and divinity accompany it.
- St. Thomas Aquinas affirms the whole Christ is present under the species of bread and wine.
Avoid Thinking Of Multiple Jesuses
- Karlo says do not think the Eucharist creates multiple cloned Jesuses because the presence is a supernatural mode, not a natural division of the person.
- Understand the Eucharistic presence as one Christ made present across multiple hosts by divine power.
Why Miracles Show Heart Tissue
- Karlo suggests Eucharistic miracles showing cardiac tissue emphasize Christ's heart and love for humanity.
- The miraculous choice highlights theological meaning, not scientific randomness.
