With Corpus Christi celebrated recently and the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus coming up, I reached out to Fr. George Elliott of CAST and Catholic-Link to discuss his book “Behold, It is I”, published by TAN Books. Fr. George and I worked together for a time when I was a writer for Catholic-Link. You can find those resources here.
Behold, It is I: Scripture, Tradition, and Science on the Real Presence
Author: Fr. George Elliott & Stacy Trasancos, PhD
You can buy the book here!
Father George Elliott, priest of the Diocese of Tyler, Texas, and author of the book 'Behold, It Is I', joins Will Wright on Good Distinctions. They discuss the book, which explores the biblical basis, tradition, and science behind the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Father Elliott wrote the book to provide a concise and understandable resource for Catholics who believe in the Eucharist and engage in conversations about their faith. The book has received positive feedback from Catholics who were struggling with their faith in the Eucharist and from those who regularly speak to non-Catholics about their faith. Father Elliott and Will also discuss the concept of Eucharistic miracles and the mystical nature of the Eucharist.
The conversation explores the problem of Catholics not fully understanding or believing in the real presence of the Eucharist. The book discussed in the conversation anticipated the Eucharistic revival happening in the Church and is a great help to those who wish to understand the Eucharist better. The importance of scripture, tradition, and the Magisterium in understanding the real presence is emphasized. The joy and fulfillment of the priestly life, particularly in offering Mass and hearing confessions, are highlighted. The conversation also touches on the topic of vocational discernment, emphasizing the need for prayer and developing a relationship with God.
Takeaways
Father George Elliott wrote the book 'Behold, It Is I' to provide a concise and understandable resource for Catholics who believe in the Eucharist and engage in conversations about their faith.
The book has received positive feedback from Catholics who were struggling with their faith in the Eucharist and from those who regularly speak to non-Catholics about their faith.
Eucharistic miracles are not meant to provide scientific proof of the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, but rather to deepen our faith and remind us of the infinite mystery of the Eucharist.
The Eucharist is a mystical experience that unites us with the divine and is more real than our everyday experiences.
The book explores the biblical basis, tradition, and science behind the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, providing evidence and explanations to strengthen our belief in this sacrament. There is a problem of Catholics not fully understanding or believing in the real presence of the Eucharist.
The book discussed in the conversation aims to address this issue and contribute to the Eucharistic revival happening in the Church.
Scripture, tradition, and the Magisterium are essential in understanding the real presence of the Eucharist.
The priestly life, particularly in offering Mass and hearing confessions, brings joy and fulfillment.
Vocational discernment requires prayer and developing a relationship with God.
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Ep. 39 - The Eucharistic Presence of Christ w/ Fr. George Elliott