125. Then He added: “For My Flesh is meat indeed, and My Blood is drink [indeed].” S. John vi. 56. Thou hearest Him speak of His Flesh and of His Blood, thou perceivest the sacred pledges, [conveying to us the merits and power] of the Lord’s death, S. John vi. 52. and thou dishonourest His Godhead. Hear His own words: “A spirit hath not flesh and bones.” S. Luke xxiv. 39. Now we, as often as we receive the Sacramental Elements, which by the mysterious efficacy of holy prayer are transformed into the Flesh and the Blood, “do show the Lord’s Death.” 1 Cor. xi. 26. St. Ambrose’s term for “are transformed” is “transfigurantur.”