As the Eucharist is a key distinguishing doctrine that separates Catholics and Protestants, today’s readings at Mass drive home the importance of the doctrine. Let us look at the readings individually and then try to tie them together. The first reading: Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a Moses said to the people: “Remember how for forty years now [...]
Archive for May 25th, 2008
Reflection on todays readings regarding the Eucharist
Posted in Apologetics, Bible, Jesus Christ, catholic church, tagged Bread and Wine, Eucharist, Flesh and BLood of Jesus, Gospel, Real Presence, transubstantiation on May 25, 2008 | 4 Comments »
St. Cyprian of Carthage- Letter to Cornelius of Rome
Posted in Apologetics, Early Church Fathers, catholic church, tagged Church of Rome, Early Church Fathers, Letter to Cornelius of Rome, St. Cyprian of Carthage on May 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Here is an excerpt from St. Cyprian of Carthage’s Letter to Cornelius of Rome. This offers yet another proof of Rome as the Chair or throne of Peter. Cyprian also refers to the Roman church as the “chief” Church! This is just another insight into the early Church. The letter was written in the middle [...]