**“People who oppose religious statuary forget about the many passages where the Lord commands the making of statues.**
Many??
The ark was kept behind a curtain. And even then the focus was a blank space, which even the cheribims faced.
The brazen serpent was destroyed because it was turned into a form of idol worship.
I guess I need more information on the many others.
The early church, as shown in Acts, repeatedly shows conversion of souls without partaking of the Lord’s supper. The mention of breaking bread is maybe twice iirc.
The epistles has only a couple of brief references, one being the fact that the members were turning it into a full fledged supper. While that was wrong, I don’t think it would have evolved into that if they believed that they were eating the actual flesh and blood of Christ.
Even Jesus Christ, after taking the cup, and giving thanks, gave it to his disciples, and said, “Drink ye all of it. For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.” Matt. 26:27-29
Is the Lord going to drink his blood in heaven? I don’t think so. This scriptures show he kept his word, with no mention of him drinking wine when eating with his disciples after his resurrection.
As far as the accounts of “bleeding” wafers, whether they be rigged cheap magician tricks or supernatural, keep in mind that Satan is transformed into an angel of light. The original, the slickest deceiver.
**God’s Peace be with you.**
Thank you! And with you as well!
Pharaoh's magicians turned water into blood and copied Moses' first few miracles.
Satan can counterfeit miracles.
Your comment; “Even Jesus Christ, after taking the cup, and giving thanks, gave it to his disciples, and said, “Drink ye all of it. For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.” Matt. 26:27-29
Is the Lord going to drink his blood in heaven? I don’t think so. This scriptures show he kept his word, with no mention of him drinking wine when eating with his disciples after his resurrection.”
Why would Jesus need to participate (eat or drink)in the Eucharist? That was His gift to His Church for our salvation. Your magic trick denies scientific evidence that was performed and presented over many different places and times and you presume that God would allow this trick.
Why don’t you go check out the flesh and blood of Christ at the St Francis Church in Italy that has been there for over 1200 years?
I can somewhat understand your concern for statutes, but as a practicing Catholic we do not worship them or any other idols. Look at ST Mother Theresa of India and St Pope John Paul II as examples of how they served others as servants of God and spread the Good News and love of God.
Many protestors say the same old and then repeat them and they are minor items based on their personal opinion. They don’t want to understand the position of the Catholic Church. They are more negative than positive.
Seek the Truth and find God’s Peace. Thank you also.