Real Presence: What Does It Mean and Why Does It Matter?
- Learn to love God and neighbor through a deeper understanding of the doctrine of real presence
- Teachings on real presence and transubstantiation through a biblical, theological, and spiritual doctrines from the Church
- Explores how real presence enables us to see the vulnerability of human life and the dignity of all flesh and blood
Many Catholics don’t believe that Jesus is really present in the Eucharist. Rather, they see the bread and wine of Holy Communion as mere symbols of Christ’s body and blood. Is that disbelief just a misunderstanding, or is it a blatant rejection of one of the central beliefs of the faith?
In Real Presence, University of Notre Dame theologian Timothy P. O’Malley clears up the confusion and shows you how to learn to love God and neighbor through a deeper understanding of the doctrine of real presence.
A 2019 study by the Pew Research Center found that almost seventy percent of Catholics don’t believe that Jesus is really present in the Eucharist.
O’Malley offers a concise introduction to Catholic teaching on real presence and transubstantiation through a biblical, theological, and spiritual account of these doctrines from the early Church to today. He also explores how real presence enables us to see the vulnerability of human life and the dignity of all flesh and blood.
O’Malley leads you to a deeper understanding and renewed faith in Catholic teaching about transubstantiation and real presence by helping you learn
- how the doctrine of real presence is rooted in divine revelation and how the Church’s teaching regarding transubstantiation is spiritually fruitful for the believer today;
- how to make your own the doctrine of real presence by worshipping Christ in the Eucharist and therefore making a real assent to real presence;
- how the Eucharist, although not the exclusive presence of Christ in the Church’s liturgy and mission, is crucial in growing our capacity for recognizing those other presences; and
- the important relationship between Eucharistic communion and adoration.
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- 2021-03-04
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- "Real Presence: What Does It Mean and Why Does It Matter?" by Timothy P. O'Malley offers a profound exploration of the Catholic doctrine of real presence and transubstantiation. This enlightening book helps clear misconceptions and deepens faith, gui
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- ding readers in understanding the Eucharist's spiritual significance. Discover how this doctrine fosters love for God and neighbor through divine revelation and active worship.
Real Presence: What Does It Mean and Why Does It Matter?
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