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The simplest answer is: because that’s their job. Asking why only priests can consecrate the Eucharist is a little like asking why only congressmen can vote on bills. It is what their function is. Human society requires a division of labor. Within civilization there is no such things a true jack-of-all-trades.
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Answer: The Eucharist is consecrated by the power of the Holy Spirit and the presiding priest’s saying the essential words of consecration (CCC 1353). The approved and minimally necessary words [for the Roman/Latin Rite] that must be said for a valid consecration are “This is my body” in offering the bread and “This is my blood” or ...
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A mystery of love, rather: that is what believers call the Eucharistic change. Catholics are not credulous. They are not delusional. Among them are famous thinkers, scientists, artists and politicians such as: Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo; Johannes Gutenberg, inventor of the printing press; W. A. Mozart, and A. Vivaldi, best-known composers; ...
Jesus hides for real under the externals of bread and wine for two main reasons. First, Jesus wants to be the food and drink of our souls. But we would not consume Him if we saw His Flesh and Blood with our eyes. Thus He veils Himself under edible forms. Second, Jesus wants to give us an occasion of showing our love for Him. And love is best expres...
If you want to know more about the Eucharistic faith of the Church, read Fr Armand de Malleray’s book Ego Eimi-It is I, by Sophia Institute Press, 2022. Whether you are a believer or struggling, this book will help you develop a personal relationship with Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament. In these pages, Fr. Armand de Malleray looks afresh at tr...
Why is it that only priests are able to consecrate the Eucharist in the Mass? In this episode, Fr. Josh explains the Scriptural teachings as well as the teachings handed down by the Church behind this, and we also hear the story of St. Charles de Foucald, who teaches us to listen to the voice of God, to follow where he leads us, and to trust he will sustain us in our ministry and in our daily ...
Feb 22, 2022 · The Catechism of the Catholic Church summarizes the Church’s teaching: “The Eucharist is consecrated by the power of the Holy Spirit and the presiding priest’s saying the essential words of consecration” (1353). This formulation can apply broadly since it doesn’t identify the “words of consecration.”. That is a question to be ...
1417 The Church warmly recommends that the faithful receive Holy Communion each time they participate in the celebration of the Eucharist; she obliges them to do so at least once a year. 1418 Because Christ himself is present in the sacrament of the altar, he is to be honored with the worship of adoration.
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Priests exercise their power to change bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ by repeating at the Consecration of the Mass the words of Christ: "This is My body . . . this is My blood." 356. Why does Christ give us His own body and blood in the Holy Eucharist?
