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#12672 Do Catholics Really Eat God? Vatican II and Mass Changes - Tom Nash

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“Do Catholics really eat God?” This question delves into the belief in the Eucharist and its significance in Catholic faith. The discussion also touches on the changes brought by Vatican II, the appropriateness of addressing minor issues with a visiting priest, and the role of personal expressions during Mass for those from different backgrounds. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 17:31 – Do Catholics really believe that they are eating God literally? 31:33 – Why did we have the change of Vatican II? 44:04 – Should I bring up something minor about a visiting priest that isn’t in the rubric of the Mass? 49:29 – I am coming from a protestant background that included raising our hands often. Would some be inappropriate for the Mass? 53:54 – Why do we say Mary “merited to bear” Jesus in Regina Caeli when it was God’s doing?

“Do Catholics really eat God?” This question delves into the belief in the Eucharist and its significance in Catholic faith. The discussion also touches on the changes brought by Vatican II, the appropriateness of addressing minor issues with a visiting priest, and the role of personal expressions during Mass for those from different backgrounds. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 17:31 – Do Catholics really believe that they are eating God literally? 31:33 – Why did we have the change of Vatican II? 44:04 – Should I bring up something minor about a visiting priest that isn’t in the rubric of the Mass? 49:29 – I am coming from a protestant background that included raising our hands often. Would some be inappropriate for the Mass? 53:54 – Why do we say Mary “merited to bear” Jesus in Regina Caeli when it was God’s doing?

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