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 '''10. To whom did this power pass from the Apostles? '''

It passed from the Apostles to the Bishops and Priests.

'''11. When do the Bishops and Priests exercise this power? '''

At Mass, when they pronounce over the bread and wine these words: ' This is my Body, this is my Blood.'

'''12. Is there, then, after the consecration any longer bread and wine on the altar? '''

No; there is then on the altar the true Body and the true Blood of Jesus Christ under the appearances of bread and wine.

'13. How long does Christ remain present with His Sacred Flesh and Blood?' 

As long as the appearances of bread and of wine continue to exist.

'''14. Is the Body of Christ alone present under the appearance of bread, and the Blood of Christ, alone, present under the appearance of wine? '''

No; under each appearance Christ is present entire and undivided, as He is entire and undivided in Heaven.

'''15. When the Priest breaks or divides the Sacred Host, does he also break the Body of Christ? '''

No; he breaks or divides the appearances only: the Body of Christ itself is present in each part entire and living, in a real though mysterious manner.

'''16. What does the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist require us to do? '''

To visit Him frequently, and to adore Him with the most profound humility and awe, and with the most ardent love and gratitude.