Embracing Belief in the Eucharist (The Drew Mariani Show)

On The Drew Mariani Show, Drew welcomes Msgr. Robert Dempsey for a conversation about the True Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Msgr. Dempsey reminds us that this isn’t a new idea – it’s been at the very center of the Church’s teaching since Jesus spoke those words at the Last Supper: “This is my body, this is my blood.” He explains how Catholics believe in transubstantiation – that the bread and wine truly become Christ Himself – something shared only with our Orthodox brothers and sisters, while other Christian traditions understand it differently. The two reflect on how the Eucharist draws us right into the mystery of Calvary, gives us a taste of the Resurrection, and unites us with Christ’s own offering of love. Monsignor recalls St. Thomas Aquinas’ beautiful writings for Corpus Christi and shares how Scripture, especially John 6, calls us to take Jesus at His word. He even opens up about a powerful moment he experienced in Eucharistic adoration, where God’s presence became almost tangible. Msgr. Dempsey encourages us to live our belief in the Real Presence with reverence – through the way we pray, the way we receive, and the way we teach our children by example. Because at the heart of it all is this truth: in the Eucharist, we truly encounter the risen Lord Himself. The best way to listen to the Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It’s free and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio app, check it out here.