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A symbol is more of a suggestion of a reality, rather than a reality. That’s the difference between a symbol and a sign. Thus a “STOP” sign is a symbol — it has no intrinsic power to stop a vehicle. Whereas a sign embodies a reality and its power. Thus a sacrament, such as the Eucharist in some Christian denominations, is a sign. In it the consecrated host and wine retain their outward appearances, but they are transformed. Each one of these elements embodies the real presence and “sanctifying power” of Christ. Other denominations consider the “consecrated” host and wine (or grape juice) to be symbols of the “Lord’s Supper.”
FreyjaRN Premium Member 5 days ago
It’s lovely, but it’s a rerun from the 13th.
A# 466 5 days ago
A symbol is more of a suggestion of a reality, rather than a reality. That’s the difference between a symbol and a sign. Thus a “STOP” sign is a symbol — it has no intrinsic power to stop a vehicle. Whereas a sign embodies a reality and its power. Thus a sacrament, such as the Eucharist in some Christian denominations, is a sign. In it the consecrated host and wine retain their outward appearances, but they are transformed. Each one of these elements embodies the real presence and “sanctifying power” of Christ. Other denominations consider the “consecrated” host and wine (or grape juice) to be symbols of the “Lord’s Supper.”
rossevrymn 5 days ago
Ahhhhhh, the Holy Spirit, given one sentence in the Gloria, and heeded in a very cafeteria Catholic way by the RC Church.
prairiedogdance Premium Member 5 days ago
Quietly sending good thoughts and mentally lighting a candle for Pope Francis as he has been admitted to the hospital with a complex lung infection.