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ePaper created 2015-02-27, 18:37:22 | version 1.33.01
20 Why is the presence of Christ in the Eucharist so unique and incomparable? Because although he is hidden under the form of the Eucharistic species, Jesus Christ is truly and completely present in his Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity. THIS PRESENCE OF CHRIST IS TRUE: Christ is not present in the Eucharist in a symbolic or figurative way, nor is He present in a physical way (in a way that can be measured); He is invisibly but really present in the Eucharist; his presence IS REAL: real in a genuine way and this Real Presence does not depend on the thoughts or the good intentions or feelings of the minister or of those who participate, but only on the promise made by Christ and on the power of the Holy Spirit. The Real Presence does not depend on anything outside itself in order His Presence to be present; is IT IS SUBSTANTIAL: substance (from the Latin word sub-stare - to stand under) true substantial indicates that the thing is in itself, under and beyond its real exterior characteristics (often defined using the terms: appearance, species or accidental qualities). These can change from one moment to another, leaving the thing, that is, its substance whole and intact. 96