#12384 How Can I Help a Friend Return to Faith? Eucharist and Conversion - Karlo Broussard

“How can I help a friend return to faith?” This episode explores effective ways to engage with those who have drifted from belief, including a discussion on the significance of the Eucharist and its real presence. Additionally, we delve into early Christian practices and the role of a priest in consecration, offering a comprehensive look at faith and conversion. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 03:00 – 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?