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To: GladesGuru

In case your question is serious, please read the conclusion of the article; if not, read post #84:

Jesus ended this teaching by revealing “the words I have spoken to you are spirit” (6:63). As with each of the seven miracles in John’s Gospel, Jesus uses the miracle to convey a spiritual truth. Here Jesus has just multiplied the loaves and fish and uses a human analogy to teach the necessity of spiritual nourishment. This is consistent with His teaching on how we are to worship God. “God is Spirit and His worshippers must worship in spirit and in truth” (John 4:24). As we worship Christ He is present spiritually, not physically. In fact, Jesus can only be bodily present at one place at one time. His omnipresence refers only to His spirit. It is impossible for Christ to be bodily present in thousands of Catholic Churches around the world.

When Jesus is received spiritually, one time in the heart, there is no need to receive him physically, over and over again in the stomach.


85 posted on 05/28/2008 7:29:02 PM PDT by Manfred the Wonder Dawg (Test ALL things, hold to that which is True.)
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To: Manfred the Wonder Dawg

“In fact, Jesus can only be bodily present at one place at one time. His omnipresence refers only to His spirit. It is impossible for Christ to be bodily present in thousands of Catholic Churches around the world.”

Is it seriously your contention that the glorified Body of Christ is bound by space and time?

What else, praytell, do you declare it impossible for Christ to do? I’m sure Christ would appreciate knowing.


90 posted on 05/28/2008 8:06:24 PM PDT by Philo-Junius (One precedent creates another. They soon accumulate and constitute law.)
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To: Manfred the Wonder Dawg
In fact, Jesus can only be bodily present at one place at one time. His omnipresence refers only to His spirit.

Trying to put rhetorical handcuffs on God is a strange and silly waste of time.

It is impossible for Christ to be bodily present in thousands of Catholic Churches around the world.

He has the power to do whatever He wants. He gave His instructions and promise at the Last Supper and He is keeping it.

99 posted on 05/29/2008 5:50:20 AM PDT by Petronski (Scripture & Tradition must be accepted & honored w/equal sentiments of devotion & reverence. CCC 82)
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