It’s not cannabalistic, Elsie. He broke and blessed the bread and said — “Take this and eat; this is my Body.” It’s about transubstantiation.
Why would Catholics not take this seriously when that particular narrative talks about many of Jesus’ followers leaving?
Jesus was telling the truth and we believe his words about the bread becoming his body.
Sorry that you don’t believe that.
No it isn't.
Why would Catholics not take this seriously when that particular narrative talks about many of Jesus’ followers leaving?
Because the very idea that HE, Jesus, was the One to which the LAMB pointed was offensive!
NOT the 'eating of his flesh'.
They JUST - DIDN'T - GET - IT!
When Thomas finally said, "My Lord and my God!" he didn't try to lick the blood from Jesus' hand!
On the road to emmaus the disciples had to have EXPLANATION of what the Scriptures had said about Him.
HE ate with them and NO mention of a eucharistic ritual took place.