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Christian Unity Revisited
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Christian Unity Revisited
Submitted by Thomas Stidl
Sometimes, I like to revisit topics on articles that I have written and researched extensively. Some of you may wonder why. When I get a different perspective on a topic or a new inspiration from the Holy Spirit, I then pursue a different angle on all my thoughts. One of those new perspectives began to infiltrate my mind and conscience on the subject of Christian Unity. Thankfully, I can write with a degree of certainty that most Christian sects believe in the Triune Godhead, known as the Blessed Trinity. There are three persons in one God, namely The Father, Jesus, and The Holy Spirit.
At one time, I had thought that all Christians read from the same number of scriptures. Lately, after some detailed research, certain bibles are missing some books that we Catholics share. At one time, I also thought that our beliefs in the Eucharist are all the same. I surely received a rude awakening on that subject. Catholics and Orthodox followers believe in transubstantiation. Transubstantiation is a doctrine of the Church while during the Consecration at Holy Mass that the bread and wine are changed into the actual body, blood, soul, and divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ under the appearance of bread and wine. After seeing this, I began to research what other religions believe on this subject.
Some religions believe in consubstantiation or some form of it. Consubstantiation is a theory that Jesus can be present in any form that He chooses including the Eucharistic bread and wine. Which one is correct and makes more sense? I believe that Transubstantiation is the only true belief for all Christian religions. No religion that believes in Consubstantiation or any form of it has ever seen miracles of the Eucharist found in the Catholic Church. Consecrated Hosts have become the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ in flesh with actual blood. I ask now that all Christian sects join us in that belief.
At the Last Supper, Jesus prayed for unity among all brothers and sisters in all our beliefs. If the division points made in this article sadden and frustrate me, think about how all our divisions must sadden Jesus. Let us pray that the Holy Spirit enlighten all hearts and minds to overcome our divisions. Let us unite under the True Presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.
Until next time, Laus Tibi, Christe. Laus Deo. Deo Gratias. See you in
Paradise. Amen.
