In this edition of Catholic Answers Live, I take calls concerning the bible and the Eucharist.

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Questions Covered:

  • It is my understanding that there’s no word for “is” in Aramaic. How does it change things?
  • What is the nature of the Real Presence? We talk about Christ’s presence in so many contexts, what does it mean in this context? Has only Christ’s appearance changed?
  • Protestant friends are accusing Catholics of just drinking wine, how do we explain transubstantiation to protestant friends?
  • Why was Christ’s sacrifice a sacrifice and not just a Roman execution?
  • Where does the word “Eucharist” come from? Is it in the Bible?
  • I thought Christ’s presence till the end of the age referred to the Holy Spirit, not only the Eucharist. Can you clarify?