Real Presence

In Real Presence, theologian Timothy P. O'Malley addresses a significant belief within the Catholic faith: the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Drawing from a 2019 Pew Research study highlighting that nearly seventy percent of Catholics question this belief, O'Malley provides a concise exploration of Catholic teaching on real presence and transubstantiation, tracing its roots from the early Church to contemporary understandings. Through a biblical, theological, and spiritual lens, he emphasizes how this doctrine fosters a deeper love for God and the inherent dignity of human life.