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Really, Truly, and Substantially Present

August 26, 2012

The Lord Jesus is not speaking metaphorically about eating his flesh and drinking his blood – he has come to make of his own Body and Blood real food and drink. This revelation was and continues to be a stumbling block for many, but the faithful accept the mystery of the gift of Christ’s Real Presence that is given to the Church in the Blessed Sacrament.