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On The Most Holy Eucharist

The Most Holy Eucharist The doctrine of the Real Presence asserts that in the Holy Eucharist, Jesus is literally and wholly present — body, blood, soul and divinity — under the appearances of bread and wine. (cf. 1 Cor. 10:16–17, …
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On The Most Blessed Virgin Mary

The Blessed Virgin Mary has been loved and honoured by Christians from the foundation of the church, from the time that our Lord gave us His Mother from the cross: “Behold your Mother!” (John 19:27) If Mary had other children …
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On the Primacy of Peter and his Successor the Bishops of Rome

The Gospels tell us that Jesus has been given all authority in heaven and on earth, (Mt 28:18) and that everything has been placed into His hands by the Father. (Jn 3:35 & Lk 10:22) Jesus imparted His divine authority …
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