We can find many types or symbols of the sacraments in the Old and New Testaments, ... So it implies the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. In the Bible, bread symbolizes good life.

The view that the Eucharist is a symbol of Jesus has alarmed many U.S. bishops because belief in the real presence of Christ in the consecrated host is a central church teaching.

For example, The Catechism of the Catholic Church states that “[i]n the most blessed sacrament of the Eucharist ‘the body and blood, together with the soul and divinity, of our Lord Jesus ...

Most people know the snippet of Flannery O’Connor’s defense of the Holy Eucharist, wherein she sat at a dinner party and said, “Well, if it’s a symbol, to hell with it.” The quote goes ...

The Eucharist, also known as the Blessed Sacrament, is the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ. When we receive or adore the Eucharist during Mass or during Holy Hour, we are actually ...

Consecrated communion wafers known as the eucharist are stored under lock and key in the tabernacle of Sacred Hearts and St. Stephen Roman ... about 70 percent believe they are mere symbols, ...

Late Sunday morning, people gathered outside of St. Augustine Catholic Church for a processional they hoped would bring Jesus ...

Eucharist, sacrament of unity and source of division (RNS) — Francis’ letter is a heartfelt cry to end the liturgical wars. (Photo by Eric Mok/Unsplash/Creative Commons) ...

In fact, nearly seven-in-ten Catholics (69%) say they personally believe that during Catholic Mass, the bread and wine used in Communion “are symbols of the body and blood of Jesus Christ.” Just ...

Bishop John Stowe of Lexington, Kentucky, is seen with attendees at the assembly of the Association of U.S. Catholic Priests, held June 24-27 in Lexington, Kentucky.