[P-Marlowe]

As a Presbyterian I also believe in the real presence of Christ to the saved at communion as His spiritual presence is as real as a physical one.

Indeed Christ's "presence" is real. And he is present always.

and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. (Matthew 28:20 ASV)

Always.

Not once a week. Not only when someone conjures him up in some mystical ritual.

Always.

Present and real.

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[the_conscience]

Indeed Christ's "presence" is real. And he is present always....Not once a week. Not only when someone conjures him up in some mystical ritual.

That is true through the Spirit of Christ, the Holy Spirit.

However, Christ himself sits at the right hand of God the Father in heaven. When we participate in Holy Communion the Holy Spirit narrows the distance between us and Christ and we enjoy spiritual communion with Christ himself. There is real mystery on how the Holy Spirit narrows that distance.