Understanding the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist
Learn about the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist through Scripture, the Mass, and the miracle of Transubstantiation. Discover how Jesus is present with us always and invites us to commune with Him in the sacred act of receiving the Eucharist.
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Friends of Jesus and Mary www.fcpeace.org The The Eucharist Eucharist - - Jesus Jesus Real Real Presence Presence
Before ascending into Heaven, Jesus promised the apostles, I will be with you always until the end of time .
Where is Jesus? He is hidden in our heart when we invite Him in.
He said that where two or more are gathered in His name, He is present.
He is hidden in the bread and wine we eat during mass, the Eucharist. It is a miracle so He can stay with us!
How is He present in the Eucharist? In the last supper, Jesus broke the bread, blessed it, and gave it to his disciples saying, Take this bread and eat it. This IS my body which will be given up for you. Then He took the wine and blessed it saying, Take this wine and drink it, this IS my blood that will be shed for you for the forgiveness of sin. Do this in memory of me.
During the mass, the priest repeats these words over the bread and wine. This is the moment of the CONSECRATION, When God changes the bread and wine into to the body and blood of Jesus. IT IS A MIRACLE! This miracle is called TRANSUBSTANCIATION God changes the substance, while leaving the appearance the same. Often a bell is rung to announce this important moment.
In the Church, Jesus in the Eucharist stays in the Tabernacle Tabernacle. The red light lit near the Tabernacle indicates Jesus is present there. He waits for us to visit and talk to Him. Jesus is there!
When we want to adore Jesus in a group, the priest puts Jesus in a Monstrance Monstrance so he can bring Him close to the people. We adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.
Wherever Jesus is, the angels and saints are also there adoring and praising their God and King. And in the Eucharist In Heaven
How do we behave before a King? We bow and treat them with much respect.
How do we behave before our King? We kneel silently and respectfully. We tell Him that we love Him and believe He is our God, our King and that we need Him in our life to guide us and to be happy.
The angel of Peace in Fatima, Portugal asked the three children to pray often before Jesus in the Eucharist the following prayer: My God I believe I adore I trust And I love you. I beg pardon for those who Do not believe Do not adore Do not Trust And do not love you.(3X)
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What did Jesus promise before He ascended to Heaven? What did Jesus promise before He ascended to Heaven? I will be with you always until the end of time.
Where does Jesus stay with us? Where does Jesus stay with us? In the priest during the Sacraments. In the bible. In our heart. Where 2 or more are gathered in His name. In the EUCHARIST.
How does He become present in the Eucharist? How does He become present in the Eucharist? During Mass, when the priest repeats the words of Jesus in the Last Supper, the bread and wine become His Body and Blood. What are these words? What are these words? Take this bread and eat it. This IS my body which will be given up for you. Take this wine and drink it, this IS my blood that will be shed for you for the forgiveness of sin. Do this in memory of me.
What is this moment during the Mass called? What is this moment during the Mass called? THE CONSECRATION What is this miracle is called? What is this miracle is called? TRANSUBSTANCIATION
Where does Jesus live in the Church? Where does Jesus live in the Church? In the TABERNACLE. How do we know He is there? How do we know He is there? The red candle is lit.
Who is present with us when we adore Jesus? Who is present with us when we adore Jesus? The angels and the saints from Heaven.
Why do we adore Jesus in the Eucharist? Why do we adore Jesus in the Eucharist? Jesus is God, King of the Universe, who loves us so much He came down from Heaven to pay for our sins on the cross so we may enter Heaven. He stays with us to guide us to eternal happiness. THANK YOU JESUS! WE LOVE YOU!
