Monthly Archives: June 2023

Day 76 Why is it customary to receive the Eucharist only under the form of bread and not also under the form of wine? Can a wicked Priest validly consecrate the Eucharist?

In this episode we read the Catechism regarding the reception of the Eucharist under the species of bread and wine. Why do many Catholics receive the Eucharist under only the species of Bread? Does the reception of the Eucharist under … Continue reading

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Day 75 The reception of the Eucharist

In this episode we read the Catechism concerning the reception of the Eucharist. Although canon law has changed the requirements concerning fast and abstinence before receiving the Eucharist it is instructive to read the stricter laws that were in place … Continue reading

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Day 74 The Effects of the Eucharist

In this episode we read about the manifold effects of the sacrament of the Eucharist. Many of the effects of the sacrament may be adduced by a comaprison with the effects that physical food has on the living body. We … Continue reading

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Day 73 The Mystery of Transubstantiation

In this episode we discuss the mystery of transubstantiation whereby the entire substance of the bread and wine becomes the entire substance of Christ’s body and blood. Transubstantiation does not indicate any sort of local movement nor is it like … Continue reading

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Day 72 How is the entire Christ contained in the Eucharist?

In this episode we discuss the manner in which the whole Christ (i.e. the body, blood soul and Divinity) is contained in both species, although differently. We discuss the meaning of the term “concomitance” and how the substance of Christ … Continue reading

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Day 71 Three Mysteries of the Eucharist

In this episode we read the Catechism concerning the three mysteries of the Eucharist. The Catechism also gives considerable evidence from Scripture, the teaching of the Fathers and declarations from church councils concerning the truth that Christ’s true body and … Continue reading

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Day 70 The Form of the Eucharist

In this episode we read the Catechism concerning the words used in the consecration of the bread and the wine effecting the transubstantiation. These words are the form of the sacrament. In addition we read the replies in several articles … Continue reading

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Day 69 The Matter of the Eucharist

In this episode we read the Catechism’s explanation concerning why Christ chose bread and wine for the matter for the sacrament of his body and blood. The Catechism also discusses not only the particular suitability of bread and wine- but … Continue reading

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Day 68 The Eucharist, why it is a sacrament, its institution, its various names and why it is only one sacrament

In this episode we commence our study of the Eucharist. The Catechism explains why it is a sacrament and when it was instituted. It also sets forth the various names for this sacrament and why it is only one sacrament … Continue reading

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