We discuss St Thomas' treatise on the Eucharist in the Summa Theologica, in honor of the Bread of Life Discourse and the Vatican's declaration of Jubilee Celebrations of St Thomas Aquinas.
In this sermon, we look to ST III, qq.78-81. What is the significance of the words of consecration? What are the effects of receiving communion? The graces the Eucharist bestows, and how it both forgives sin and strengthens against future sin. Who is able to receive communion fruitfully. Why receiving communion in the state of mortal sin is such a disaster for the soul.
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