Question to Catholics

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<b>In the name of God - Father Son Holy Spirit.</b>


May the peace of our Lord & Saviour, Jesus Christ, be with you all.

It is taught in Roman dogma that the Mass is the resacrificing of Jesus Christ.

It is not a resacrifice. The mass is the same sacrifice as that of the cross, but without the bloodshed. Christ being raised from the dead will never die again. We may speak of Mass as a "renewal" or "representation" of Calvary, but we avoid the words "repitition" or "reenactment".

In practice, however, the wine ("blood") is withheld from the laity

After consecration, the substance of bread becomes the Blood, Body, Soul & Divinity of Christ & the wine becomes the Blood, Body, Soul & Divinity of Christ. The Priest MUST consecrate both on the altar, however, the congregation only needs to receive one (either one) because Christ is present whole & entire under each species. You may receive both if you wish... I do sometimes.

the Mass is treated as being a literal continuation of Christ's actual death and sacrifice

Who treats the Mass like this? We commomerate Christ's passion at Mass but we also rejoice at His resurrection & receive Him in His glory.


This might be a good time to ask you a question. My Muslim friend (he's not practicing) once told me that Muslims view the cross as a defeat & humiliation. Your thoughts??? Do Muslims believe that Jesus Christ was crucified? Where do Muslims believe Jesus Christ is right now? Thanks :)

When Jesus was on the cross, He said, “It is finished” ... and there is no grace that can be obtained by “re-presenting” Him.

The Old Covenant has been fulfilled & is now complete. If there is no New Covenant then why are we still on earth? What's the point of life after the Paschal Mystery if grace can no longer be obtained?


Hmmm... are you a Muslim or a Christian, AlShamms???


I'll post another entry containing relevant info concerning symbolism/literalism & stance of the Early Church Fathers.

I apologize for the length of this post, but I believe the information to be useful.

Please don't apologize. It's quite all right :)

My username is "Curious Christian"...but I should change it to "Curious Catholic"...
I am in the midst of adult confirmation into the Catholic Church and will be received this Easter.

No need to change your name, Mate. Catholics are Christians :D You haven't changed faiths, just switched codes. You had half the truth & now you possess the fullness of it :)


I pray that the Holy Spirit continues to guide you on your path to Heaven.

So what you're saying is.... you eat Jesus' fingers, toes, and neck?

We don't eat parts. The Blessed Sacrament is Jesus' entire Flesh & Blood. It's not food for our bodies, but rather, Spiritual Food for our souls.

Do you get a hair stuck in your teeth ever?

If so, it would probably happen at the hands of a divine miracle. The Church would have to investigate it. There have been countless Eucharistic Miracles (Lanciano, Sacred Hosts of Sienna, Blood Stained Corporal in Bolsena - just to name a few). But don't be phased! As Jesus said, "Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe" (St John 20:29).

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Hope you're enjoying the show!


<b>God bless.</b>