I am a recent covert to the Church so if this question seems completely absurd, please forgive me. It’s an issue for which I need greater understanding.

If the Eucharist is or becomes the literal body and blood of Christ, how is it not cannibalism?

-- J (mnteer25301@yahoo.com), July 29, 2003

Answers

Dear Covert,

Another interesting question. You might want to start by reviewing a few previous discussions on this topic on the forum. Here is the link.

God bless you,

Mateo

-- (MattElFeo@netscape.net), July 29, 2003.

THANKS MATEO!! I'LL DO THAT.

-- J (mnteer25301@yahoo.com), July 29, 2003.

I WENT TO THAT LINK YOU PROVIDED MATEO AND IT WAS VERY VERY HELPFUL. I WOULD SUGGEST TO ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS THIS QUESTION TO ALSO VISIT THE LINK.

-- J (mnteer25301@yahoo.com), July 29, 2003.

The previous link was the result of a search on this forum's discussions.

The following are some relevant web pages on the Net:

Catholic.com discussion of Sacraments (including Eucharist)

TheRealPresence. org

"We Dont Really Eat Christ's Body...or Do We?" by Mary Beth Bonacci

Here's one more link for you.

Enjoy,

Mateo

-- (MattElFeo@netscape.net), July 29, 2003.