Why Can Only Priests Consecrate the Eucharist?
Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)
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4.9 • 2.7K Ratings
🗓️ 17 November 2022
⏱️ 16 minutes
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Why is it that only priests are able to consecrate the Eucharist in the Mass? In this episode, Fr. Josh explains the Scriptural teachings as well as the teachings handed down by the Church behind this, and we also the story of St. Charles de Foucald, who teaches us to listen to the voice of God, to follow where he leads us, and to trust he will sustain us in our ministry and in our daily life.
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