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transubstantiation
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transubstantiation
[trans′əbstan′chē·ā′shən]
the replacement or substitution of one kind of tissue for another.
transubstantiation (tranˈ·sb·stanˈ·shē·āˑ·shn),
n 1., a substitution of one tissue type with another.
2., in Catholic Christianity, the doctrine that the substances of the bread and wine shared in the Eucharist (Holy Communion) are miraculously transformed into the body and blood of Christ.


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In relation to the theme of Round X of the Lutheran-Roman Catholic Dialogue USA, "The Church as Koinonia of Salvation: Its Structures and Ministries," (1) of the three documents previously published (Eucharist and Ministry, (2) Facing Unity, (3) and The Porvoo Common Statement (4)), I find Eucharist and Ministry particularly helpful.
A Lutheran reflection on Eucharist and Ministry by Persaud, Winston D. / Currents in Theology and Mission
The early church fathers saw no problem with asserting both that the Eucharist is confected per precem ("through prayer") and that, after enunciating the words of Jesus ("This is my body .
The moment of consecration by Commonweal
Eucharist is something they can touch and feel--they can grasp that.
True faith waits: in whose interest is it to confirm 7-year-olds? ... by Zaker, Christina / U.S. Catholic
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