Blessed Sacrament
Eucharistic body, blood
The Blessed Sacrament is a Catholic term for the consecrated bread and wine of the Eucharist, believed to be the body and blood of Christ.
It refers particularly to the consecrated host when reserved in a tabernacle for adoration or brought to the sick: The priest carried the Blessed Sacrament to the hospital.
The term reflects the doctrine of transubstantiation—that the bread and wine become Christ's actual presence.
- AdorationFervent worship or reverence
- bread and wineSacramental food and drink
- Last SupperFarewell Passover gathering
- MassCatholic worship service
- Holy CommunionSacrament of bread and wine
Real Presence · Eucharist · Body of Christ · Grace · Corpus Christi · Council of Trent
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