It was in His flesh that Christ walked among us and it is…
“It was in His flesh that Christ walked among us and it is His flesh that He has given us to eat for our salvation; but no one eats of this flesh without having first adored it . . . and not only do we not sin in thus adoring it, but we would be sinning if we did not do so.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The flesh of Christ is both the source of salvation and an object of reverent worship; neglecting this worship is sinful.
In simple terms: Christ’s flesh saves and must be worshipped; ignoring it is sin.
Honor the sacred mystery of Christ’s flesh.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- mass
- communion
- personal prayer
- catechism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does reverent worship of the Eucharist mean today?
- How can believers balance reverence with personal doubt?
Some view the doctrine symbolically, which can clash with literal interpretations.