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"If anything, I'm pulled toward Lutheranism, but cannot quite believe in the Real Presence, (or Contransubstantiation?). I attend a Calvary Chapel right now, in Southern Oregon..."

Hi, Ed & 911. If I may, let me recommend two books (among others) that I think will offer valuable information on the Eucharist and Calvary Chapel.

The first book is "The Hidden Manna," by Fr. James T. O'Connor (Ignatius). It's an insightful analysis of the Eucharist as it's seen in Scripture and Christian history. The section examining consubstantiation is very helpful.

Also, Surprised by Truth (Basilica), which contains eleven testimonies of converts from Evangelicalism to the Catholic Church. One of them, Steve Wood (cf. www.dads.org) used to attend, and was a youth pastor at, the main Calvary Chapel in Costa Mesa. I think you'd be interested in his reasons for becoming Catholic. Both books are readily available from Amazon.com or at any local Catholic bookstore or Barnes & Noble store.

"Hi, Ed & 911. If I may, let me recommend two books (among others) that I think will offer valuable information on the Eucharist and Calvary Chapel."

Thanks patrick...I'll check them out.

Ed

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Ed