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'''17. Is Christ present in the Holy Eucharist only that He may be also as man with us? '''

He is also present for two other reasons:

1. That He may offer Himself for us in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass; and

2. That in Holy Communion He may give Himself to us for the nourishment of our souls.

Application. Rejoice that our Lord and Saviour is pleased to remain in the Blessed Sacrament amongst us to the end of the world. Thank Him for this exceedingly great favor; love Him, and visit Him often and with devotion. Pour out all your sufferings before this amiable Comforter, and have full confidence in His help; for He Himself invites you, saying: 'Come to me, all you that labor, and are burdened, and I will refresh you' (Matt. xi. 28).

'''18. What is a Sacrifice? '''

A Sacrifice is that first and highest act of Religion, in which a duly authorized person offers to God some sensible thing which is visibly immolated either physically or mystically, in token and acknowledgment of God's supreme dominion over all things and of our total dependence on Him.