There is a tad bit of water added to the wine to symbolize the blood of course and the water that came out of Jesus's side after the centurion pierced him. That centurion became a Christian and is a Saint who has a HUGE statue in St. Peter's.
After the Bread and Wine are Sanctified by the Priest, it IS the Body and Blood of Jesus in our religion....no symbolism...the TRUE PRESENCE. This is what we BELIEVE, you can believe anything you want about your religion or ours.
Ann: I need your help here. I'm being trolled by crazy people here who despise Catholicism and seem to spend all day long following around Catholics. I think they're trying to drive people off Free Republic. Sick people!