“This IS my Body, This IS my Blood.”
This IS symbolism.
No, it is transubstantiation.
Tran = transfer
substantiation = substance
The substance of bread and wine is transferred into the substance of Christ’s Body and Blood.
Why don’t you believe this miracle? Why don’t you believe the words of the Savior, Jesus Christ?
You may have to explain that to him at the moment of your death — and tell him that you never believed in this miracle of transubstantiation.