#12383 Does God Deceive Us With the Eucharist? Real Presence and Salvation - Karlo Broussard

“Is the Eucharist a sign of a Deceptive God?” This episode delves into the complexities of the Eucharist, addressing questions about its significance and the real presence of Christ. Tune in as we explore concerns about salvation, the nature of communion in different denominations, and the implications of consuming the Eucharist for eternal life. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 1:00 – Is the Eucharist the sign of a Deceptive God? 16:10 – His friend says she is afraid of going to hell, she is not sure if she believes in God or is just afraid of Eternal Damnation. How can he minister to her? 21:31 – What is the Catholic response regarding the possibility of the true presence in Lutheran communion? 29:54 – If the wine is transformed into the blood of Christ how does that square with the God’s command not to drink blood ? 35:32 – Epiouis meaning higher bread. Why do we not call “our daily bread” in the Our Father the Epiouis bread? 45:45 – Can we make anything out of the direction of the identity statements: I am the vine, I am the door, vs the bread is me, the wine is me? 52:32 – If one receives communion in a non-Catholic church is that a sin? 04:58 – He also has a friend that grew up in the Catholic church but has fallen away and does not believe in God any longer, how can he talk to her to try and encourage her that there is a God? 14:01 – What does the real presence in the Eucharist mean and why is it important, does God not exist elsewhere in the world? 22:05 – Did the early Christians offer sacrifices at the Jewish temple? 29:11 – In OCIA, would like some advice on properly processing the mixed emotions he is experiencing through his conversion? 40:55 – If a protestant believes in the real presence how do I explain that it needs to be consecrated from a valid priest? 46:16 – Why does the Eucharist have to be consumed repeatedly in order to receive eternal life, “like our fathers who ate the manna in the desert?” 52:08 – Why does it have to be a priest to consecrate the Eucharist?