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The Eucharist and the Fathers of the Church: Article by Steve Ray

Post author:Steve Ray
Post published:September 18, 2021
Post category:Apologetics Biblical Exposition Church History Sacraments & Sacramentals Saints and Fathers
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The Eucharist and the Fathers of the Church, by Steve Ray The word “Eucharist” was used early in the Church to describe the Body and Blood of Christ under the…

Corpus Christi Sunday: Multiplication of Loaves a Miracle or Just a Lesson in Sharing?

Post author:Steve Ray
Post published:July 25, 2021
Post category:Apologetics Biblical Exposition Catholic Answers Live Holidays/Feast Days Sacraments & Sacramentals Teaching & Suggestions Theology
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I post this blog again every time the readings at mass her about the multiplication of loves and fish. When confronted with this at Mass a while ago I wrote…

Did Catholics Invent the Doctrine of Transubstantiation in the 1200’s?

Post author:Steve Ray
Post published:July 1, 2021
Post category:Apologetics Biblical Exposition Sacraments & Sacramentals Theology
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Steve, I wanted to ask you a question. I read that transubstantiation was not adopted formally by the church until medieval times. I read the attached that St. Ignatius and…