“transubstantiation became codified doctrine of the Catholic Church by the Fourth Lateran Council in 1215.”
Thanks for that. Just a few posts up from yours I made a mental note to myself to start researching the topic. Now I have a whole book I need to read. :)
It is not only well worth reading, but it is enjoyable reading. Parts of it sent me back to memories of Western Civilization 101 in college and also reading St. Augustine in one of my philosophy courses. Those are fond memories of Fr Shea and Fr. Klopke as two of my favorite professors.
trans = transfer
substantiation = substance
The bread and wine is transferred into the substance of the Body and Blood of Christ.