A Review of the Catholic Theology on the Eucharistic Transubstantiation and the Real Presence Doctrines – Why They Matter

International Journal of Humanities and Social Science

© 2021 by SSRG - IJHSS Journal

Volume 8 Issue 4

Year of Publication : 2021

Authors : Dewi Rahardja

10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V8I4P111

How to Cite?

Dewi Rahardja, "A Review of the Catholic Theology on the Eucharistic Transubstantiation and the Real Presence Doctrines – Why They Matter," SSRG International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, vol. 8,  no. 4, pp. 70-82, 2021. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V8I4P111

Abstract:

In this article, we present a review of the Catholic theology on the Eucharist Transubstantiation and Real Present doctrines. Such doctrines are very pivotal to the Catholic faith which cannot accept a mere symbolic view of the Eucharist. Yet, pew research (2019) shown among few Catholics Mass attendees, only 31 percent (less than one in every three attendees) believe such pivotal doctrines. Therefore, to close the gaps, we reiterate the key passages from the scripture that speak of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and then travel back to the apostolic and early church sacred tradition. As we traverse the ancient church era, we review the minds of the early Christian fathers that taught the bread and the wine became the actual body and blood of Christ. We recapitulate all objections to the scripture and the early church fathers, all the while helping people build a stronger foundation for their Catholic believe. Combining textual and visual analysis helps elucidate such doctrines. The purpose is to direct Catholics to go back to Mass in a Holy Way, in a proper manner of the reception and in receiving the Eucharist, literally (not merely symbolically) as the Lord’s Body, Blood, Spirit, and Divinity.

Keywords:

Eucharist; Real Present; Holy Sacrifice of the Mass; Sacred Tradition; Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity.

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