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.”