Off The Pulpit: Is Jesus truly present in the Eucharist?

Before we sit in Church - most of us genuflect or make the sign of the cross and bow before the altar. As Catholic Christians, we believe that the Lord Jesus is truly present in the Tabernacle. But how many of us are truly convinced that Jesus is present in the Eucharist? Join us with Fr Bartolo Maria OCD as we uncover the teaching and doctrine of Transubstantiation and Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.
00:00 Introduction
01:48 What is the Eucharist and why is it so important to Catholics?
03:25 How the Catholic beliefs differ from other denominations
12:52 How are we convinced of transubstantiation?
15:32 why did the Lord ‘hide himself under the appearances of bread and wine’?
20:40 What is it like to celebrate the Eucharist?
22:27 How can we grow to love the Eucharist more?
25:28 Conclusion
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[@zelda4678]

Thank you Fr Bartolo, you explained it so clearly and concisely. And especially for celebrating Mass and giving us the Holy Eucharist so lovingly and reverently.

[@vmwid]

I gained so many insights about eucharist. Thank you for this

[@hocf2480]

Thk u Father. It is an enlightening session . We wish u success in all your priestly endeavors. God bless!!!

[@theadventurer1602]

Amen.

[@MyHanck]

Amen. Yes He is present because He is the end of the law. At the Supper, we pass from the old Aeon into the new. The future is open because Christ brings the future into the present.

[@chewkenneth]

A lot of people still come late for mass, sometimes during homily... How?

[@LeonLKC]

I am sorry that other Christians believe that Christ was never present. Didn't He say 'It is finished' ?