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The Catholic church believes that the bread and wine DO physically change into the body and blood of Christ. It's called Transubstantiation. Here's a passage I copied . . .
Question: "What is transubstantiation?"
Answer: Transubstantiation is a doctrine of the Roman Catholic Church. The Catechism of the Catholic Church defines this doctrine in section 1376:
"The Council of Trent summarizes the Catholic faith by declaring: 'Because Christ our Redeemer said that it was truly his body that he was offering under the species of bread, it has always been the conviction of the Church of God, and this holy Council now declares again, that by the consecration of the bread and wine there takes place a change of the whole substance of the bread into the substance of the body of Christ our Lord and of the whole substance of the wine into the substance of his blood. This change the holy Catholic Church has fittingly and properly called transubstantiation."
In other words, the Roman Catholic Church teaches that once an ordained priest blesses the bread of the Lord's Supper, it is transformed into the actual flesh of Christ (though it retains the appearance, odor, and taste of bread); and when he blesses the wine, it is transformed into the actual blood of Christ (though it retains the appearance, odor, and taste of wine). Is such a concept Biblical? There are some Scriptures that if interpreted strictly literally would lead to the “real presence” of Christ in the bread and wine. Examples are John 6:32-58; Matthew 26:26; Luke 22:17-23; and 1 Corinthians 11:24-25. The passage pointed to most frequently is John 6:32-58 and especially verses 53-57, “Jesus said to them, ‘I tell you the truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you have no life in you. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life … For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in him … so the one who feeds on me will live because of me.’”
Now I personally believe it to be symbolic. I've asked priests about how it is transformed into the true body and blood, but then they preach that cannibalism is sinful. I always got muddy responses.
As far as Mary in heaven, I asked my DH and he thought that Mary never actually died, that she ascended into heaven body and soul, like Jesus after he rose from the dead, but that she never had to go through the death process like Jesus. He said this is why Catholics worship Mary, as the Virgin Mother and as the only human to ascend to heaven without death. All according to my husband!
Actually, I don't really remember being taught a whole lot about what happens to Mary after she gives birth, so I liked your question. And as far as I know, the Catholics do believe that there will never be more added to the bible. I'm sure someone has more informed information on this.
Question: "What is transubstantiation?"
Answer: Transubstantiation is a doctrine of the Roman Catholic Church. The Catechism of the Catholic Church defines this doctrine in section 1376:
"The Council of Trent summarizes the Catholic faith by declaring: 'Because Christ our Redeemer said that it was truly his body that he was offering under the species of bread, it has always been the conviction of the Church of God, and this holy Council now declares again, that by the consecration of the bread and wine there takes place a change of the whole substance of the bread into the substance of the body of Christ our Lord and of the whole substance of the wine into the substance of his blood. This change the holy Catholic Church has fittingly and properly called transubstantiation."
In other words, the Roman Catholic Church teaches that once an ordained priest blesses the bread of the Lord's Supper, it is transformed into the actual flesh of Christ (though it retains the appearance, odor, and taste of bread); and when he blesses the wine, it is transformed into the actual blood of Christ (though it retains the appearance, odor, and taste of wine). Is such a concept Biblical? There are some Scriptures that if interpreted strictly literally would lead to the “real presence” of Christ in the bread and wine. Examples are John 6:32-58; Matthew 26:26; Luke 22:17-23; and 1 Corinthians 11:24-25. The passage pointed to most frequently is John 6:32-58 and especially verses 53-57, “Jesus said to them, ‘I tell you the truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you have no life in you. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life … For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in him … so the one who feeds on me will live because of me.’”
Now I personally believe it to be symbolic. I've asked priests about how it is transformed into the true body and blood, but then they preach that cannibalism is sinful. I always got muddy responses.
As far as Mary in heaven, I asked my DH and he thought that Mary never actually died, that she ascended into heaven body and soul, like Jesus after he rose from the dead, but that she never had to go through the death process like Jesus. He said this is why Catholics worship Mary, as the Virgin Mother and as the only human to ascend to heaven without death. All according to my husband!
Actually, I don't really remember being taught a whole lot about what happens to Mary after she gives birth, so I liked your question. And as far as I know, the Catholics do believe that there will never be more added to the bible. I'm sure someone has more informed information on this.