--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Since Christ Himself said in reference to…" description: "\"Since Christ Himself said in reference to the bread: \"This is My Body,\" who will dare remain hesitant? And since with equal clarity He asserted: \"This ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d8e/cyril-of-jerusalem-33203_blood_since-christ-himself-said-in-reference-t_336266.jpg" --- # Since Christ Himself said in reference to the bread: "This… ![“Since Christ Himself said in reference to the bread: "This is My Body," who will dare remain hesitant? And since with equal clarity He asserted: "This is My Blood," who will dare entertain any doubt and say that this is not His Blood?... You have been taught these truths. Imbued with the certainty…” quote by Cyril of Jerusalem](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d8e/cyril-of-jerusalem-33203_blood_since-christ-himself-said-in-reference-t_336266.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d8e/cyril-of-jerusalem-33203_blood_since-christ-himself-said-in-reference-t_336266.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d8e/cyril-of-jerusalem-33203_blood_since-christ-himself-said-in-reference-t_336266.jpg) > “Since Christ Himself said in reference to the bread: "This is My Body," who will dare remain hesitant? And since with equal clarity He asserted: "This is My Blood," who will dare entertain any doubt and say that this is not His Blood?... You have been taught these truths. Imbued with the certainty of faith, you know that what seems to be bread is not bread but the Body of Christ, although it seems to be bread when tasted. You also know that what seems to be wine is not wine but the Blood of Christ although it does taste like wine.” [Cyril of Jerusalem](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/cyril-of-jerusalem/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The Eucharist is Christ’s body and blood; believers must accept it wholly, without doubt. **In simple terms:** Accept the Eucharist fully as Christ’s presence. Key Takeaway Embrace faith without hesitation. Themes faith sacraments belief Mood reverent contemplative Type theological devotional When to use this quote - communion - personal prayer - teaching faith Key Concepts Christology transubstantiation Questions to Reflect On - What doubts arise about sacred mysteries? - How does belief shape your daily life? 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