Miracle Eucharistic Quote by Joseph Pohle
““The simplest explanation is that the process of corrup tion brings back those elementary substances which cor respond to the peculiar nature of the changed accidents. Thus the miracle of the Eucharistic conversion does not abolish the law of the indestructibility of matter.””
About This Quote
Source Theological treatise, 19th century
Corruption returns basic elements that match new conditions, allowing the Eucharist to change without breaking matter’s indestructibility.
In simple terms: Process of corruption restores basic elements, enabling conversion while preserving matter.
Recognize transformation within immutable laws.
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When to use this quote
- academic lectures
- seminar discussions
- interfaith dialogues
- scientific analogies
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Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view reconcile faith and physics?
- What implications does it have for doctrine?
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