How does transubstantiation work?

[Hope1960]

I recall the Dalai Lama commented on the Eucharist and he said how beautiful it was that God would come in the form of food – our fundamental human need.

Do you have a source for the Dalai Lama saying that?

 

[PJM]

Hello! I’m a relatively new Christian (I was an agnostic up until a few months ago) and have started reading the Bible and really getting all that juicy scripture and different views on different rites and sacraments. The catholic faith is something i allign with very well in most viewpoints, however the sacraments and rituals are a big block in the road, particularly this one. Catholics believe that the Eucharist is the literal blood and flesh of Christ rather than a representation of Christ or that it only contains the essence of Christ, correct? To me, two of these things make sense, the Representation view and the essence view. I mean, when Jesus broke bread and said, “this is my body” the bread didn’t turn into flesh, which Jesus could easily make happen, so what makes us think it is to be taken literally? I’d also like an explanation as to how the transubstantiation process works, as in how actual thin little tablets of bread are turned into Christ’s flesh. Sorry for the long post, I tend to just gush over my computer when I make a post

THAT my friend is an excellent question that I hope I can cover in a single POST?

1. The “Real Presence” is a defined DOGMA of the RCC
2. 5 different Catholic authors of the NT witness it [4 of them by their Life as Martyrs]

Mt 26: 26-28

Mk. 14: 22-24

Lk. 22: 17-20

Jn. 6: 47-58; 66-70

Paul 1st Cor. 11: 23-30
EACH IS A LITERAL ACCOUNT

1. it was believed and accepted by the Early RCC {Read Acts 2:42} the 1st terms for Catholic Holy Communion was “Breaking of the Bread”
2. Google “Eucharistic Miracles” {all independently confirmed}
3. What remains after the Consecration is termed theologically “the Accidents” ; while it STILL looks and taste like bread; it HAS nevertheless been miraculously transformed into the very BODY. BLOOD, SOUL & DIVINITY OF JESUS.

Pls let me know if you have further questions,
GBY, Patrick

See Next POST for 2nd Transubstantiation Q
Patrick

 

[PJM]

Regards Transubstantiation Question

Understand 1st that it is a MIRACLE & A MYSTERY
Catholic Holy Communion is
FROM God the Father
OF God the Son
BY God the HS {through His Catholic Priest}

Read Mt 10: 1-4 noting the Jesus CHOOSE to share some of His Godly Powers with the Apostles and successors.

With the WORDS:
"This IS My Body"
"This IS my Blood"

2 instantaneous & synonymous miracles take place

the Catholic Priest at the instant of the Consecrations is turned literally into "Alter Christus" {another CHRIST}; at the same instant what was mere bread; and what was ordinary wine is Transformed into the very Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus

What remains is the “Accidents” retain there appearance and taste; BUT Really, Truly and Substantially HAVE-BECOME Jesus in Person

This Sacrifice of the Crucifixion is RE-presented {not merely represented}

It is the one and SAME Original Sacrifice of Jesus {Even GOD can only die once} made present at EVERY Mass throughout the World until the End Times.

There in by design and intent No GREATER test of faith than the Belief in the Real Presence; nor is anything in this WORLD of greater significance & importance to the salvation of Souls as this Is, this IS Jesus Christ in Person.

Mt 28:20 " [[20]“Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded YOU and behold I am WITH YOU all days, even to the consummation of the world.”

That’s the best I can do in this limited space allowed

God You Patrick

 

[otrrl]

I heard that years ago and I can’t pick from the probable sources for it in my past.