Conceived Retransubstantiation Quote by Joseph Pohle
““When corruption (corruptio specierum) sets in, e. g. when the host becomes mouldy or the contents of the Chalice sour, Christ is no longer pres ent. The cessation of the Real Presence must not, how ever, be conceived as a " retransubstantiation," 27 for while Christ may be the terminus ad quern of a substan tial conversion, He can never become its terminus a quo.””
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Theologia Scholastica, Joseph Pohle, 19th century
The quote argues that the loss of Christ's real presence due to corruption is not a new transformation but a cessation, emphasizing limits of sacramental presence.
In simple terms: Loss of presence isn’t a new change, just an end.
Key Takeaway
Recognize limits of sacramental presence.
Themes
theology
sacraments
corruption
presence
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
doctrinal
When to use this quote
- Liturgical practice
- church doctrine
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
Transubstantiation
terminus ad quem
terminus a quo
Questions to Reflect On
- How does corruption affect belief in sacraments?
- Can absence be reconciled with faith?
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