How do I explain the Eucharist?

[smithpm]

I have trouble coming up with proof that the Eucharist is really the true body and blood of Jesus Christ. I can tell non-believers what I believe, but it would be nice to have concrete proof in the bible to help me. Can you help? Thanks

 

[Devon_Caffran]

These links should be helpful for understanding the Roman Catholic Church’s teachings on transubstantiation. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please [contact Catholic Answers (http://www.catholic.com/home/contact.asp) directly.
**Recommended Reading:
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• The Eucharist IS Scriptural!
• Transubstantiation for Beginners by Canon Francis J. Ripley
• ** The Glory of Transubstantiation by Abbot Vonier**
• Real Presence (Fathers)*
• Christ in the Eucharist
• Who Can Receive Communion?
• Sacrifice of the Mass (Fathers)*
• The Institution of the Mass