A recording of a debate about Jesus’ presence in the elements of the Lord’s Supper has inspired a new round of discussion ...

For example, the Pew study reports that 69 percent of Catholics surveyed say they believe that the bread and wine used in the Mass “are symbols of the body and blood of Jesus Christ.” ...

Blood, the symbol of life, communicated the sense ... a sacramental people we are called to be what we receive — the body of Christ. Today’s readings confront us with an interesting challenge.

In fact, nearly seven-in-ten Catholics (69%) say they personally believe that during Catholic Mass, the bread and wine used in Communion “are symbols of the body and blood of Jesus Christ.” Just ...

However, the crucifix tells only about half the story. The cross with Christ still on it falls short of what really is the ...

Christians celebrate the Ascension, symbolizing Jesus' ascent to God. Le Monde explores the history and symbolism of one of ...

Does discipline itself need correction and redemption in order to be readmitted into the body of Christ? We have asked several experts from different (and sometimes contrasting) professional and ...

I will recall my prayers there with special fondness on May 25, feast of the Most Holy Body and ... Paul bearing symbols of penance and mercy. The wood pulpit contains words from Christ?

When it was first exhibited in the 1350s, the Shroud of Turin was touted as the actual burial shroud used to wrap the mutilated body of Christ after his crucifixion. Also known as the Holy Shroud ...