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1381. “That in this sacrament are the true Body of Christ and his true Blood is something that ‘cannot be apprehended by the senses,’ says St. Thomas, ‘but only by faith, which relies on divine authority.’ For this reason, in a commentary on Luke 22:19 (‘This is my body which is given for you.’), St. Cyril says: ‘Do not doubt whether this is true, but rather receive the words of the Savior in faith, for since he is the truth, he cannot lie.'”210

Godhead here in hiding, whom I do adore
Masked by these bare shadows, shape and nothing more,
See, Lord, at thy service low lies here a heart
Lost, all lost in wonder at the God thou art.

Seeing, touching, tasting are in thee deceived;
How says trusty hearing? that shall be believed;
What God’s Son has told me, take for truth I do;
Truth himself speaks truly or there’s nothing true.211


Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

245. What are sacred buildings?

405. What is the foundation of the authority of society?

396. When does one commit a venial sin?

79. What is the Good News for humanity?

310. What are the effects of this sacrament?

348. When does the Church allow the physical separation of spouses?

238. What is the link between the actions and the words in the celebration of the sacraments?


Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

How important is gratitude in the story of the healing of the ten lepers, described in Luke 17:11-19?

What does the Bible teach about the importance of humility and modesty?

What is the role of leaders in the church according to 1 Timothy 3:1-13?

Moses’ Leadership: What do Moses’ life and example teach us about leadership, faith, and obedience to God? (Numbers 12)

What can we learn about divine justice from the Lord’s vengeance mentioned in Abdias 1:15?

God’s Covenant with David: An Eternal Commitment (2 Samuel 7)

What can we learn about the desire to always be with a loved one from Songs 3:1-5 and 6:1-3?