Is Jesus Really Present in the Eucharist? | The Journey to IEC 2028 with Prof. Tracy Rowland

Is the Eucharist just a symbol, or is it something more? In this episode of The Journey to the International Eucharistic Congress 2028, Fr Ben Saliba and Professor Hayden Ramsay are joined by world-renowned theologian Professor Tracy Rowland (University of Notre Dame) to unpack one of the most profound mysteries of the Catholic faith: The Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. As we prepare for the ‘Eucharist28’ in Sydney, it is vital to understand what we believe and why. Professor Rowland breaks down the theological differences between Catholic and Protestant views and discusses the role of faith in recognising Christ’s presence when our senses perceive only bread and wine. Key discussion points in the episode: The key differences between a "memorial" service and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. How to approach Holy Communion with reverence and focus. The phenomenon of Eucharistic Miracles and the influence of Blessed Carlo Acutis. Why Eucharist28 is an historic moment for the Church. Professor Rowland’s piece "The Presence of Christ in the Eucharist," is available now on the Eucharist28 website https://eucharist28.org/parishes/the-presence-of-christ-in-the-eucharist JOIN THE MOVEMENT and stay connected in the lead up to Eucharist28 https://eucharist28.org/join-us Eucharist28 Socials: instagram.com/eucharist_28 facebook.com/eucharist28 x.com/eucharist28 Parousia Socials: facebook.com/parousiamedia instagram.com/parousiamedia tiktok.com/parousiamedia 0:00 - Introduction: The Journey to IEC 2028 1:27 - Introducing Prof. Tracy Rowland & The Catechetical Schema 3:26 - Why the International Eucharistic Congress is a Big Deal 6:00 - Catholic vs. Protestant Views: Symbol or Reality? 7:46 - The "Nuclear Fission" of Transubstantiation 11:48 - When Senses Fail: Faith and the Real Presence 12:26 - Eucharistic Miracles & St Carlo Acutis 15:41 - A Priest’s Emotional Experience of the Consecration 21:25 - Faith vs. Reason: St. Thomas Aquinas 24:24 - The Power of Perpetual Adoration 28:32 - Practical Advice: How to Receive Communion Reverently 34:21 - Tracy Rowland’s Personal Conversion & Testimony Parousia is committed to proclaiming the fullness of truth! If you wish to help us in our mission with a donation please visit our website here https://www.parousiamedia.com/donate/ to learn ways that you can contribute. Join the Parousia mailing list at https://www.parousiamedia.com/mailing-list/ #Catholic #Eucharist #RealPresence #IEC2028 #TracyRowland #CatholicTheology #ParousiaMedia #Faith #frbensaliba #haydenramsay #eucharist28