Episode 706: The Catechism of the Council of Trent - Lesson 3 - Sacraments - 3. Communion

St. Paul, an apostle, wrote vividly about the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist.

Paul talks about the Eucharist in 1 Corinthians 10:16-21 and 1 Corinthians 11:27-30. These passages show that Paul was Catholic in his belief.

Participating in what is real
Let’s start with 1 Corinthians 10:16-21. Paul makes it clear that when we partake of the Eucharist we partake of the body and blood of Jesus;

The chalice of benediction, which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? And the bread, which we break, is it not the partaking of the body of the Lord? (v.16).